Purbba Andharijhari - Chopra, Uttar Dinajpur

Purbba Andharijhari is a village situated in the Chopra subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chopra and around 119 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Majhiali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purbba Andharijhari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purbba Andharijhari is 308890. The village covers a total geographical area of 564.94 hectares and falls under the 733207 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Purbba Andharijhari

As per Census 2011, Purbba Andharijhari village has a total population of 2,432 people, consisting of 1,211 males and 1,221 females. The village has 478 households and a sex ratio of 1,008 females per 1,000 males. There are 389 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,282 literate and 1,150 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,344 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 988 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Purbba Andharijhari are given below:

Nearby Villages of Purbba Andharijhari

Purbba Andharijhari 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 Purbba Andharijhari

Purbba Andharijhari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dumdangi, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Purbba Andharijhari is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Purbba Andharijhari is about 119 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purbba Andharijhari

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

Health Facilities in Purbba Andharijhari

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

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