Punglapur - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Punglapur is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 32.4 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Laxmi-narayanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Punglapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Punglapur is 318134. The village covers a total geographical area of 146.91 hectares and falls under the 731123 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Punglapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dubrajpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Birbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Punglapur

As per Census 2011, Punglapur village has a total population of 233 people, consisting of 111 males and 122 females. The village has 50 households and a sex ratio of 1,099 females per 1,000 males. There are 19 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 175 literate and 58 illiterate residents. Additionally, 217 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Punglapur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Punglapur

Punglapur 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 Punglapur

Punglapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dubrajpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Punglapur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Punglapur is about 32.4 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Punglapur

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

Health Facilities in Punglapur

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

FAQs about Punglapur