Lediam village, Santuri block | Pincode 723133

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Lediam is a village in Santuri mandal, Purulia district, West Bengal. It has a population of 824 across 183 households with a literacy rate of 63.8%. The village is located at 23.558°N, 86.875°E with PIN 723133.

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Haradhan Hembram

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LGD code: 330539
Pincode: 723133
Post office: Raghunathpur (Puruliya)
Population: 824
Households: 183
Literacy rate: 63.8%
Sex ratio: 912 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 554
Distance to district centre: 46 km
Distance to mandal centre: 9 km
Distance to Kolkata: 188 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 1111 km
Nearest railway station: Madhukunda Railway Station · 8 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Harmadih Rural Hospital · 9 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Lediam compares

By population, Lediam ranks #30 of 103 villages in Santuri mandal.

Literacy rate

63.8%

+7.0% vs mandal average

Lediam: 63.8%
Santuri mandal: 56.8%
Purulia district: 55.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

912

−50 vs mandal average

Lediam: 912
Santuri mandal: 962

Household size

people per home

4.5

−0.6 vs mandal average

Lediam: 4.5
Santuri mandal: 5.1

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Lediam at a glance

Lediam is a village of 824 people in 183 households (Census 2011) in Santuri block, Purulia district, West Bengal, the 30th-largest of 103 villages in Santuri block. Literacy is 64%, 7 points above the block average of 57% and the sex ratio is 912 women per 1,000 men. It lies 46 km from the Purulia district centre, 40 km from Barra, the nearest town, 8 km from Madhukunda Railway Station railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 723133, served by Raghunathpur (Puruliya) post office; the LGD village code is 330539. The nearest hospital or health centre is Harmadih Rural Hospital, 9 km away. The sarpanch is Haradhan Hembram, and the village votes in Saltora assembly constituency, represented by MLA Chandana Bauri. The population is estimated at 922 in 2026, up 12% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Lediam · this village	824	64%	—
Pirargorya · Santuri	538	60%	0.9 km SW
Bhadaspur · Saltora	15	73%	1.3 km E
Kushunda · Santuri	506	54%	1.5 km SE
Dhanasdi · Santuri	358	63%	2 km N
Manjuri · Santuri	410	47%	2 km SW
Bhadaspur Khas · Saltora	517	45%	2.1 km E

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Lediam

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 10
Power hours (winter): 15
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: No
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: Yes
All-weather road: No
Total area (ha): 218.76
Irrigated area (ha): 10
Forest area (ha): 26

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Lediam

LGD code: 330539
Pincode: 723133
Post office: Raghunathpur (Puruliya)
Population (Census 2011): 824
Population (projected 2026): 922
Households: 183
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 912
Literacy rate: 63.8%
Coordinates: 23.55791°N, 86.87516°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Bankura
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Saltora
Member of Parliament: Arup Chakraborty
Member of Legislative Assembly: Chandana Bauri
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Haradhan Hembram
Block / Mandal: Santuri

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Purulia district level

Then & Now

Lediam — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

824

Census 2011 baseline

+11.9%

Population · 2026

922

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

183

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

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RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 824Census 2011
Households: 183Census 2011
Literacy rate: 63.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 912 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 9222026 proj. · +11.9% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: 2,50,832MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 0MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 7,59,32,306ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 39.9%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Purulia district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 34,19,193PMAY-G · 34,19,193 of 45,69,423 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Purulia district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,82,542Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Purulia district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Lediam

Mandal centre

Santuri · ≈ 9.1 km

≈ 19 min by car · 22 min by bike

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District centre

Purulia · ≈ 46 km

≈ 1 h 33 min by car · 1 h 51 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,798 people

Barra · ≈ 40 km

≈ 1 h 21 min by car · 1 h 36 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Kolkata188 kmcapital
Hyderabad1111 km
Delhi1116 km
Chennai1357 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationMadhukunda Railway Station8 km
Bus stopHostel More, Riverside12 km
Hospital / PHCHarmadih Rural Hospital9 km
ATM / bankUnion Bank of India17 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil12 km
CollegeCareer Building Private ITI12 km
Police stationAsansol South Police Station17 km

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September 2026

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Debagada Police Seize 332 kg Ganja from Abandoned West Bengal Truck

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Village church attack raises West Bengal silence concerns

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Ganesh Chaturthi

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Debagada Police Seize 332 kg Ganja from Abandoned West Bengal Truck
Pragativadi3h ago
Village church attack raises West Bengal silence concerns
Matters India2 days ago
Folk Arts of West Bengal, Dances, Music, Significance
Vajiram & Ravi7 days ago
Low pressure likely over Bay of Bengal on Sep 11, heavy rain expected in parts of WB
The New Indian Express8 days ago

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People often ask about Lediam

What is the pincode of Lediam?

The pincode of Lediam, Santuri block, Purulia district, West Bengal is 723133. The post office is Raghunathpur (Puruliya).

Which post office delivers to Lediam?

Mail for Lediam is delivered through Raghunathpur (Puruliya) post office, pincode 723133, in Santuri block, Purulia district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Lediam located?

Lediam is a village in Santuri block of Purulia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the population of Lediam as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Lediam village has a population of 824 across 183 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Lediam?

The current sarpanch of Lediam gram panchayat is Haradhan Hembram.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Lediam in?

Lediam falls under the Bankura Lok Sabha constituency (PC #36) of West Bengal.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Lediam in?

Lediam falls under the Saltora assembly constituency (AC #247) of West Bengal.

What is the literacy rate in Lediam?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Lediam village is 63.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Lediam?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Lediam village is 912 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Lediam?

12 schemes currently match residents of Lediam, including Kanyashree Prakalpa, Lakshmir Bhandar, Yuvashree Arpan. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Lediam from Purulia district centre?

Lediam is approximately 46 km (straight-line) from the centre of Purulia district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Lediam?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Lediam village is 330539.

Which is the nearest town to Lediam?

Barra (population 10,798, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 40 km from Lediam in a straight line.

How big is Lediam compared to other villages in Santuri block?

Lediam ranks 30 of 103 villages in Santuri block by Census 2011 population (824 residents).

How far is Lediam from Kolkata?

Lediam is about 188 km from Kolkata in a straight line (the state capital of West Bengal); by road expect roughly 244 km.

How far is Lediam from Hyderabad?

Lediam is about 1111 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 1444 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Lediam?

Madhukunda Railway Station is the nearest railway station to Lediam, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Lediam?

Hostel More, Riverside is the nearest bus stop to Lediam, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 16 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Lediam?

Harmadih Rural Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Lediam, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 12 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Lediam?

Union Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Lediam, about 17 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 23 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Lediam?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Lediam, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 15 km.

Who is the MLA of Lediam?

Lediam falls under Saltora assembly constituency (AC 247). The sitting MLA is Chandana Bauri (BJP).

Who is the MP for Lediam?

Lediam is in Bankura Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Arup Chakraborty (Trinamool Congress).

What is the population of Lediam in 2026?

Lediam is estimated at 922 people in 2026, up about 12% from 824 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Lediam in?

West Bengal falls in the Lower Gangetic Plains zone (rice, jute, potato; humid) of the ICAR classification; Lediam in Purulia district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Lediam?

Haradhan Hembram is the sarpanch of Lediam gram panchayat, Santuri block. See the sarpanch list of Santuri block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-10
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)