Poradiha - Santuri, Purulia

Poradiha is a village situated in the Santuri subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 25.6 km from Santuri and around 55 km from Purulia. Balitora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Poradiha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Poradiha is 330492. The village covers a total geographical area of 244.6 hectares and falls under the 723133 pincode. Burnpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Poradiha

As per Census 2011, Poradiha village has a total population of 950 people, consisting of 487 males and 463 females. The village has 177 households and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males. There are 126 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 486 literate and 464 illiterate residents. Additionally, 181 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 292 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Poradiha are given below:

Nearby Villages of Poradiha

Poradiha 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 Poradiha

Poradiha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Madhukunda, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Burnpur to Poradiha is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Poradiha is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Poradiha

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

Health Facilities in Poradiha

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

FAQs about Poradiha