Pulinda

Pulinda is a village located in Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 8.8km away from sub-district headquarter Gangarampur (tehsildar office) and 32.8km away from district headquarter Balurghat. As per 2009 stats, Uday is the gram panchayat of Pulinda village.

Here you can discover what makes Pulinda unique in its vibrant Gangarampur-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Pulinda’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 Pulinda

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Pulinda is 310751. The village spans a total geographical area of 163.15 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733140. Gangarampur is nearest town to Pulinda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

When it comes to local governance, Pulinda 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 Kumarganj Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Pulinda

Population of Pulinda

According to the 2011 Census, Pulinda has a total population of about 1,512, with approximately 797 males and 715 females. The sex ratio is around 897 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 183 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 76 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 205. The overall literacy rate is approximately 71.43%, with male literacy at about 74.15% and female literacy near 68.39%. There are around 348 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Pulinda's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Pulinda

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

Nearby Villages of Pulinda

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Pulinda