Purana

Purana is a village located in Mohammad Bazar subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 13.4km away from sub-district headquarter Patalnagar. Suri is the district headquarter of Purana village. As per 2009 stats, Kapista is the gram panchayat of Purana village.

Here you can discover what makes Purana unique in its vibrant Mohammad Bazar-Birbhum region. You’ll see Purana’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Purana

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Purana is 316801. The village spans a total geographical area of 222.57 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731132. Suri is nearest town to Purana village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 27km away.

When it comes to local governance, Purana village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Rampurhat Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Birbhum Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Purana

Population of Purana

According to the 2011 Census, Purana has a total population of about 619, with approximately 308 males and 311 females. The sex ratio is around 1009 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 132 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 327. The overall literacy rate is approximately 46.20%, with male literacy at about 60.39% and female literacy near 32.15%. There are around 128 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Purana's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Purana

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Purana. As per the 2011 stats, Purana had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Purana

Knowing the nearby villages of Purana helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Purana.

Frequently Asked Questions about Purana