Pursunda - Khoyrasol, Birbhum

Pursunda is a village situated in the Khoyrasol subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khoyrasol and around 26.5 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Panchra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pursunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pursunda is 318408. The village covers a total geographical area of 200.52 hectares and falls under the 731125 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Pursunda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Pursunda

As per Census 2011, Pursunda village has a total population of 2,297 people, consisting of 1,174 males and 1,123 females. The village has 569 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 321 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,222 literate and 1,075 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,120 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,2971,1741,123
Child Population (0–6 yrs)321148173
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,120584536
Literate Population1,222708514
Illiterate Population1,075466609

Nearby Villages of Pursunda

Pursunda 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RayhosenpurNorth-West0.84 km
PaigaraSouth-East1.13 km
MaheshpurSouth-West1.23 km
DomaaiEast1.61 km
PatalapurNorth1.82 km
GargaraNorth-East1.86 km
BibharpurSouth-West1.98 km
BarakuriNorth-West2.36 km
NannaSouth2.52 km
RakhdihiNorth-East2.59 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pursunda

Pursunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Panchra, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Pursunda is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Pursunda is about 26.5 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 Pursunda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Pursunda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Pursunda

Where is Pursunda located?

Pursunda village is located in Khoyrasol Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pursunda?

The Gram Panchayat of Pursunda is Panchra.

What is the pincode of Pursunda?

The pincode of Pursunda is 731125.

What is the population of Pursunda?

Pursunda has a total population of 2,297, including 1,174 males and 1,123 females.

How many households are there in Pursunda?

There are 569 households in Pursunda.

What is the literacy rate in Pursunda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pursunda is 53.20%. Male literacy is 60.31% and female literacy is 45.77%.