Pukhuria - Goghat - II, Hooghly

Pukhuria is a village situated in the Goghat - II subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.7 km from Goghat and around 90.8 km from Chinsura. Kamarpukur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pukhuria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pukhuria is 324163. The village covers a total geographical area of 132.78 hectares and falls under the 712122 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Pukhuria village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Pukhuria

According to the 2011 Census, Pukhuria village had a total population of 1,446 people, including 721 males and 725 females, living in 340 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.84%, with male literacy at 76.41% and female literacy at 63.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 727, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Pukhuria

Pukhuria 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 Pukhuria

Pukhuria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bogri Road, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Pukhuria is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Pukhuria is about 90.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pukhuria

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

Health Facilities in Pukhuria

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

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