Ledasan - Santuri, Purulia

Ledasan is a village situated in the Santuri subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 1.7 km from Santuri and around 58.2 km from Purulia. Tarabari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ledasan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ledasan is 330571. The village covers a total geographical area of 63.34 hectares and falls under the 723133 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Ledasan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Ledasan

According to the 2011 Census, Ledasan village had a total population of 191 people, including 102 males and 89 females, living in 42 households. The sex ratio was 873 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.28%, with male literacy at 98.91% and female literacy at 82.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 178.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Ledasan

Ledasan 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Ledasan

Ledasan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Muradi, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Ledasan is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Ledasan is about 58.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ledasan

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ledasan village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Ledasan

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ledasan village are given below:

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