Pulinda - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Pulinda is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 32.8 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Uday serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pulinda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pulinda is 310751. The village covers a total geographical area of 163.15 hectares and falls under the 733140 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Pulinda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kumarganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balurghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pulinda

According to the 2011 Census, Pulinda village had a total population of 1,512 people, including 797 males and 715 females, living in 348 households. The sex ratio was 897 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.26%, with male literacy at 83.71% and female literacy at 78.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 76, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 205.

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

Nearby Villages of Pulinda

Pulinda 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 Pulinda

Pulinda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rampur Bazar, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Pulinda is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Pulinda is about 32.8 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 Pulinda

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

Health Facilities in Pulinda

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

FAQs about Pulinda