Puin - Arambag, Hooghly

Puin is a village situated in the Arambag subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.2 km from Arambag and around 74.9 km from Chinsura. Tirole serves as the Gram Panchayat for Puin village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Puin is 324243. The village covers a total geographical area of 393.96 hectares and falls under the 712615 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Puin village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Arambag Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Puin

According to the 2011 Census, Puin village had a total population of 3,202 people, including 1,605 males and 1,597 females, living in 667 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.24%, with male literacy at 84.47% and female literacy at 72.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,272.

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

Nearby Villages of Puin

Puin 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 Puin

Puin is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Puin is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Puin is about 74.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Puin

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

Health Facilities in Puin

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

FAQs about Puin