Lediam - Santuri, Purulia

Lediam is a village situated in the Santuri subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.7 km from Santuri and around 67.6 km from Purulia. Santuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lediam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lediam is 330539. The village covers a total geographical area of 218.76 hectares and falls under the 723133 pincode. Bvrnpur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Lediam

According to the 2011 Census, Lediam village had a total population of 824 people, including 431 males and 393 females, living in 183 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.77%, with male literacy at 84.78% and female literacy at 61.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 179, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 254.

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

Nearby Villages of Lediam

Lediam 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 Lediam

Lediam is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Muradi, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bvrnpur to Lediam is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Lediam is about 67.6 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 Lediam

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

Health Facilities in Lediam

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

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