Pukhurpara - Mayureswar - II, Birbhum

Pukhurpara is a village situated in the Mayureswar - II subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotasur and around 28.9 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Satpalsa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pukhurpara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pukhurpara is 316642. The village covers a total geographical area of 153.55 hectares and falls under the 731213 pincode. Sainthia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Pukhurpara

As per Census 2011, Pukhurpara village has a total population of 526 people, consisting of 272 males and 254 females. The village has 127 households and a sex ratio of 933 females per 1,000 males. There are 61 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 222 literate and 304 illiterate residents. Additionally, 90 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 301 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pukhurpara

Pukhurpara 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 Pukhurpara

Pukhurpara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sainthia, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sainthia to Pukhurpara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Pukhurpara is about 28.9 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 Pukhurpara

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

Health Facilities in Pukhurpara

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

FAQs about Pukhurpara