Purbbaharipur - Arambag, Hooghly

Purbbaharipur is a village situated in the Arambag subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.4 km from Arambag and around 74.2 km from Chinsura. Malaypur-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purbbaharipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purbbaharipur is 324277. The village covers a total geographical area of 203.15 hectares and falls under the 712413 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Purbbaharipur

According to the 2011 Census, Purbbaharipur village had a total population of 1,632 people, including 801 males and 831 females, living in 357 households. The sex ratio was 1,037 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.68%, with male literacy at 81.92% and female literacy at 65.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,190.

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

Nearby Villages of Purbbaharipur

Purbbaharipur 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 Purbbaharipur

Purbbaharipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Purbbaharipur is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Purbbaharipur is about 74.2 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 Purbbaharipur

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

Health Facilities in Purbbaharipur

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

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