Berakural - Santuri, Purulia
Berakural is a village situated in the Santuri subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.8 km from Santuri and around 64.8 km from Purulia. Balitora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Berakural village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Berakural is 330516. The village covers a total geographical area of 75.82 hectares and falls under the 723133 pincode.
Berakural village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Berakural
Berakural is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Damodarpur | North | 0.83 km |
| Parasigaria | South-West | 0.88 km |
| Manpur | South-East | 0.99 km |
| Barhanti | South | 1.43 km |
| Ektira | North-East | 1.49 km |
| Dandahit | South-East | 1.67 km |
| Chapabera Chak | East | 1.88 km |
| Muraddi | West | 2.03 km |
| Murulia | North | 2.08 km |
| Gangpur | West | 2.08 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Berakural
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Berakural. The nearest railway station is Muradi, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.4 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Purulia to Berakural is about 64.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Berakural
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Berakural village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Berakural
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Berakural village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Berakural
Where is Berakural located?
Berakural village is located in Santuri Subdivision, Purulia district, West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Berakural?
The Gram Panchayat of Berakural is Balitora.
What is the pincode of Berakural?
The pincode of Berakural is 723133.