Purushottampur - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Purushottampur is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 42.7 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Raipur-supur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purushottampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purushottampur is 317827. The village covers a total geographical area of 275.19 hectares and falls under the 731204 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Purushottampur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bolpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Purushottampur

According to the 2011 Census, Purushottampur village had a total population of 1,267 people, including 671 males and 596 females, living in 304 households. The sex ratio was 888 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.70%, with male literacy at 84.87% and female literacy at 58.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 814, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 75.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Purushottampur

Purushottampur 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 Purushottampur

Purushottampur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bolpur Shantiniketan, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Purushottampur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Purushottampur is about 42.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purushottampur

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

Health Facilities in Purushottampur

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

FAQs about Purushottampur