Purushottampur Village Overview
Purushottampur is a village in Bolpur Sriniketan tehsil of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It lies about 7.2 km from Sriniketan tehsil headquarters and around 42.7 km from Suri district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Raipur Supur is the Gram Panchayat for Purushottampur village.
The sections below provide essential information about Purushottampur village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Purushottampur is 317827. The village covers a geographical area of 275.19 hectares and has a pincode of 731204. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.
As per available records (2019), Purushottampur village falls under the Bolpur assembly and parliamentary constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Purushottampur
Population & Demographics of Purushottampur
This section provides population and demographic details of Purushottampur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,267 | 671 | 596 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 135 | 63 | 72 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 814 | 425 | 389 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 75 | 42 | 33 |
| Literate Population | 823 | 516 | 307 |
| Illiterate Population | 444 | 155 | 289 |
Key population details of Purushottampur village are given below:
- Purushottampur village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,267, including approximately 671 males and 596 females, with a sex ratio of 888 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 814 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 75 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Purushottampur village is good, with a literacy rate of about 64.96%.
- There are around 304 households in Purushottampur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Purushottampur
Transport facilities help residents of Purushottampur village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Purushottampur
The following villages are located close to Purushottampur and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Purushottampur
- Where is Purushottampur located?
- Purushottampur village is located in Bolpur Sriniketan Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Purushottampur?
- The Gram Panchayat of Purushottampur is Raipur Supur (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Purushottampur?
- The pincode of Purushottampur is 731204.
- What is the population of Purushottampur?
- Purushottampur has a total population of 1,267, including 671 males and 596 females.
- How many households are there in Purushottampur?
- There are 304 households in Purushottampur.
- What is the literacy rate in Purushottampur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Purushottampur is 64.96%. Male literacy is 76.90% and female literacy is 51.51%.