Purat - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Purat is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 23.7 km from Polba and around 25.7 km from Chinsura. Makalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purat is 325250. The village covers a total geographical area of 83.73 hectares and falls under the 712305 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Purat 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 Purat

According to the 2011 Census, Purat village had a total population of 736 people, including 373 males and 363 females, living in 163 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.99%, with male literacy at 86.74% and female literacy at 66.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 241, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 147.

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

Nearby Villages of Purat

Purat 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 Purat

Purat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Porabazar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Purat is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Purat is about 25.7 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 Purat

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

Health Facilities in Purat

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

FAQs about Purat