Purulia

Purulia is a village located in Indpur subdivision of Bankura district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 13.2km away from sub-district headquarter Indpur. Bankura is the district headquarter of Purulia village. As per 2009 stats, Hatagram is the gram panchayat of Purulia village.

Here you can discover what makes Purulia unique in its vibrant Indpur-Bankura region. You’ll see Purulia’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Purulia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Purulia is 326668. The village spans a total geographical area of 213.6 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 722206. Bankura is nearest town to Purulia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

When it comes to local governance, Purulia village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Chhatna Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bankura Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Purulia

Population of Purulia

According to the 2011 Census, Purulia has a total population of about 964, with approximately 482 males and 482 females. The sex ratio is around 1000 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 123 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 204 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 204. The overall literacy rate is approximately 59.13%, with male literacy at about 74.69% and female literacy near 43.57%. There are around 174 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Purulia's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Purulia

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Purulia. As per the 2011 stats, Purulia had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Purulia

Knowing the nearby villages of Purulia helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Purulia.

Frequently Asked Questions about Purulia