Putahari - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Putahari is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 87.2 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Udaypur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Putahari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Putahari is 310508. The village covers a total geographical area of 292.43 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliagong is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Putahari

According to the 2011 Census, Putahari village had a total population of 1,563 people, including 784 males and 779 females, living in 370 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.84%, with male literacy at 71.10% and female literacy at 54.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 847.

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

Nearby Villages of Putahari

Putahari 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 Putahari

Putahari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Radhikapur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliagong to Putahari is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Putahari is about 87.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Putahari

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

Health Facilities in Putahari

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

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