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 Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Pursunda

According to the 2011 Census, Pursunda village had a total population of 2,297 people, including 1,174 males and 1,123 females, living in 569 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.84%, with male literacy at 69.01% and female literacy at 54.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,120.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Pursunda