Purakonda

Block / Subdivision Barjora
District Bankura
State West Bengal

About Purakonda

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Purakonda village is 327215. Purakonda village is located in Barjora subdivision of Bankura district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 19.3km away from sub-district headquarter Barjora. Bankura is the district headquarter of Purakonda village. As per 2009 stats, Pakhanna is the gram panchayat of Purakonda village.

The total geographical area of village is 499.57 hectares. Purakonda has a total population of 1,238 peoples, out of which male population is 668 while female population is 570. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 853 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of purakonda village is 59.53% out of which 66.17% males and 51.75% females are literate. There are about 309 houses in purakonda village. Pincode of purakonda village locality is 722208.

Durgapur is nearest town to purakonda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 3km away.

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Population of Purakonda

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,238 668 570
Literate Population 737 442 295
Illiterate Population 501 226 275

Connectivity of Purakonda

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Purakonda

Frequently Asked Questions about Purakonda

Where is Purakonda located?

Purakonda village is situated in Barjora Subdivision, within the Bankura district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Purakonda?

The Gram Panchayat of Purakonda is Pakhanna (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Purakonda?

The pincode of Purakonda is 722208, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Purakonda as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Purakonda is 1,238, with 668 males and 570 females.

How many households are there in Purakonda as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Purakonda village has a total of 309 households.

What is the literacy rate in Purakonda as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Purakonda is 59.53%. The male literacy rate is 66.17%, while the female literacy rate is 51.75%.