Purbasikta - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Purbasikta is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.6 km from Polba and around 24.5 km from Chinsura. Satithan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purbasikta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purbasikta is 325214. The village covers a total geographical area of 72.8 hectares and falls under the 712305 pincode. Chunchura is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Purbasikta village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Purbasikta

According to the 2011 Census, Purbasikta village had a total population of 995 people, including 505 males and 490 females, living in 239 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.41%, with male literacy at 85.40% and female literacy at 67.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 277, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 211.

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

Nearby Villages of Purbasikta

Purbasikta 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 Purbasikta

Purbasikta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Belmuri, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chunchura to Purbasikta is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Purbasikta is about 24.5 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 Purbasikta

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

Health Facilities in Purbasikta

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

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