Purbba Shibpur - Arambag, Hooghly

Purbba Shibpur is a village situated in the Arambag subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.1 km from Arambag and around 66.4 km from Chinsura. Harinkhola-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purbba Shibpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purbba Shibpur is 324294. The village covers a total geographical area of 79.11 hectares and falls under the 712415 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Purbba Shibpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pursurah Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Arambag Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Purbba Shibpur

According to the 2011 Census, Purbba Shibpur village had a total population of 619 people, including 309 males and 310 females, living in 149 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.88%, with male literacy at 52.94% and female literacy at 34.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 413.

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 Shibpur

Purbba Shibpur 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 Shibpur

Purbba Shibpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Purbba Shibpur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Purbba Shibpur is about 66.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purbba Shibpur

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

Health Facilities in Purbba Shibpur

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 Shibpur village are given below:

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