Purandarpur - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Purandarpur is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.3 km from Dhaniakhali and around 29.9 km from Chinsura. Mandra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purandarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purandarpur is 324738. The village covers a total geographical area of 114.41 hectares and falls under the 712301 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Purandarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Purandarpur village had a total population of 707 people, including 356 males and 351 females, living in 163 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.14%, with male literacy at 73.72% and female literacy at 58.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 438.

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

Nearby Villages of Purandarpur

Purandarpur 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 Purandarpur

Public transport in the Purandarpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Porabazar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Purandarpur is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Purandarpur is about 29.9 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purandarpur

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

Health Facilities in Purandarpur

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

FAQs about Purandarpur