Furfura - Jangipara, Hooghly

Furfura is a village situated in the Jangipara subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.6 km from Jangipara and around 43 km from Chinsura. Furfura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Furfura is 325776. The village covers a total geographical area of 317.68 hectares and falls under the 712706 pincode. Srirampur is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Furfura

According to the 2011 Census, Furfura village had a total population of 7,407 people, including 3,876 males and 3,531 females, living in 1,471 households. The sex ratio was 911 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.29%, with male literacy at 83.60% and female literacy at 76.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,234, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 267.

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

Nearby Villages of Furfura

Furfura 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 Furfura

Furfura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Maliya, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Srirampur to Furfura is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Furfura is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Furfura

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

Health Facilities in Furfura

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

FAQs about Furfura