Pupra - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Pupra is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 22.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Beroil serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pupra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pupra is 310381. The village covers a total geographical area of 98 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliagong is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Pupra

According to the 2011 Census, Pupra village had a total population of 523 people, including 250 males and 273 females, living in 113 households. The sex ratio was 1,092 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.57%, with male literacy at 63.39% and female literacy at 39.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 416, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 107.

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

Nearby Villages of Pupra

Pupra 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 Pupra

Pupra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Buniadpur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliagong to Pupra is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Pupra is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pupra

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

Health Facilities in Pupra

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

FAQs about Pupra