Purushottampur - Chinsurah - Magra, Hooghly

Purushottampur is a village situated in the Chinsurah - Magra subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 21.1 km from Chinsurah and around 15.6 km from Chinsura. Mogra-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purushottampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purushottampur is 325057. The village covers a total geographical area of 79.66 hectares and falls under the 712123 pincode. Bansberia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Purushottampur

According to the 2011 Census, Purushottampur village had a total population of 1,543 people, including 776 males and 767 females, living in 366 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.93%, with male literacy at 75.87% and female literacy at 67.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,053, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Purushottampur

Purushottampur 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 Purushottampur

Purushottampur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Talandu, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bansberia to Purushottampur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Purushottampur is about 15.6 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purushottampur

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

Health Facilities in Purushottampur

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

FAQs about Purushottampur