Palash Pahari - Santuri, Purulia

Palash Pahari is a village situated in the Santuri subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.2 km from Santuri and around 65.2 km from Purulia. Garsika serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palash Pahari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palash Pahari is 330585. The village covers a total geographical area of 117.94 hectares and falls under the 723133 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Palash Pahari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Palash Pahari

As per Census 2011, Palash Pahari village has a total population of 242 people, consisting of 119 males and 123 females. The village has 48 households and a sex ratio of 1,033 females per 1,000 males. There are 16 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 96 literate and 146 illiterate residents. Additionally, 72 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 146 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Palash Pahari are given below:

Nearby Villages of Palash Pahari

Palash Pahari 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 Palash Pahari

Palash Pahari 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 Indrabil, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Palash Pahari is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Palash Pahari is about 65.2 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 Palash Pahari

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

Health Facilities in Palash Pahari

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

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