Purash

Block / Subdivision Amta I
District Haora
State West Bengal

About Purash

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Purash village is 332652. Purash village is located in Amta I subdivision of Haora district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 23.6km away from sub-district headquarter Amta (tehsildar office) and 33.6km away from district headquarter Howrah. As per 2009 stats, Kanpur is the gram panchayat of Purash village.

The total geographical area of village is 139.76 hectares. Purash has a total population of 2,150 peoples, out of which male population is 1,081 while female population is 1,069. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 988 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of purash village is 73.53% out of which 78.08% males and 68.94% females are literate. There are about 447 houses in purash village.

When it comes to administration, Purash village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Purash village comes under Udaynarayanpur Vidhan Sabha constituency & Uluberia Lok Sabha constituency. Howrah is nearest town to purash village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.

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Population of Purash

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,150 1,081 1,069
Literate Population 1,581 844 737
Illiterate Population 569 237 332

Connectivity of Purash

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Purash

Frequently Asked Questions about Purash

Where is Purash located?

Purash village is situated in Amta I Subdivision, within the Haora district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Purash?

The Gram Panchayat of Purash is Kanpur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the population of Purash as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Purash is 2,150, with 1,081 males and 1,069 females.

How many households are there in Purash as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Purash village has a total of 447 households.

What is the literacy rate in Purash as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Purash is 73.53%. The male literacy rate is 78.08%, while the female literacy rate is 68.94%.