Purbba Mathurapur - Hilli, Dakshin Dinajpur

Purbba Mathurapur is a village situated in the Hilli subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hilli and around 22.3 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Jamalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purbba Mathurapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purbba Mathurapur is 311060. The village covers a total geographical area of 131.79 hectares and falls under the 733145 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Purbba Mathurapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Purbba Mathurapur

According to the 2011 Census, Purbba Mathurapur village had a total population of 862 people, including 404 males and 458 females, living in 214 households. The sex ratio was 1,134 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.62%, with male literacy at 77.09% and female literacy at 57.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 51, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 642.

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

Nearby Villages of Purbba Mathurapur

Purbba Mathurapur 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 Purbba Mathurapur

Purbba Mathurapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Purbba Mathurapur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Purbba Mathurapur is about 22.3 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purbba Mathurapur

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

Health Facilities in Purbba Mathurapur

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

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