Pursura Subdivision - Hooghly, West Bengal
Pursura is an administrative subdivision in the Hooghly district of West Bengal, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Pursura is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 42.7 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 102 km², including 102.07 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 950 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Pursura Subdivision
Pursura Subdivision has a total of 50 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Subdivision, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akri Fatepur | Rural | Chiladangi |
| 2 | Alati | Rural | Dihibadpur |
| 3 | Baikunthapur | Rural | Bhangamora |
| 4 | Baitha | Rural | Kelepara |
| 5 | Bakharpur Krishnaballabhpur | Rural | Bhangamora |
| 6 | Balarampur | Rural | Sreerampur |
| 7 | Bara Digrui | Rural | Shyampur |
| 8 | Benegachhi | Rural | Chiladangi |
| 9 | Bhangamora | Rural | Bhangamora |
| 10 | Bheuta | Rural | Sreerampur |
| 11 | Bhunyera | Rural | Sreerampur |
| 12 | Chilladangi | Rural | Chiladangi |
| 13 | Deulpara | Rural | Dihibadpur |
| 14 | Dihibatpur | Rural | Dihibadpur |
| 15 | Dulalbati | Rural | Kelepara |
| 16 | Ghol Digrui | Rural | Shyampur |
| 17 | Gopimohanpur | Rural | Chiladangi |
| 18 | Harihar | Rural | Sreerampur |
| 19 | Harinakhali | Rural | Kelepara |
| 20 | Harua | Rural | Chiladangi |
| 21 | Hati | Rural | Sreerampur |
| 22 | Hetam Chak | Rural | Chiladangi |
| 23 | Jangalpara | Rural | Pursurah-I |
| 24 | Jasar | Rural | Chiladangi |
| 25 | Kadipur | Rural | Sreerampur |
| 26 | Kelepara | Rural | Kelepara |
| 27 | Kotalpara | Rural | Shyampur |
| 28 | Krishnabati | Rural | Kelepara |
| 29 | Kulbatpur | Rural | Kelepara |
| 30 | Masinan | Rural | Pursurah-Ii |
| 31 | Neota | Rural | Shyampur |
| 32 | Nimdangi | Rural | Dihibadpur |
| 33 | Par Bhurshitta | Rural | Shyampur |
| 34 | Par Shyampur | Rural | Shyampur |
| 35 | Parul | Rural | Sreerampur |
| 36 | Paschimpara | Rural | Dihibadpur |
| 37 | Pursura | Rural | Pursurah-I |
| 38 | Ranbagpur | Rural | Kelepara |
| 39 | Rasik Chak | Rural | Dihibadpur |
| 40 | Rasulpur | Rural | Dihibadpur |
| 41 | Rautara | Rural | Pursurah-Ii |
| 42 | Sahapur | Rural | Bhangamora |
| 43 | Saidpur | Rural | Pursurah-Ii |
| 44 | Samaspur | Rural | Sreerampur |
| 45 | Saota | Rural | Sreerampur |
| 46 | Shrirampur | Rural | Sreerampur |
| 47 | Shyampur | Rural | Shyampur |
| 48 | Soaluk | Rural | Bhangamora |
| 49 | Sundarush | Rural | Chiladangi |
| 50 | Takipur | Rural | Dihibadpur |
Population of Pursura Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Pursura Subdivision has a total population of 1,73,437 people, consisting of 88,908 males and 84,529 females. There are 39,752 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 1,699 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,73,437 | 1,73,437 | 0 |
| Male Population | 88,908 | 88,908 | 0 |
| Female Population | 84,529 | 84,529 | 0 |
| Total Households | 39,752 | 39,752 | 0 |
| Population Density | 1,699 / km² | 1,699 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 1,27,809 literate people and 17,804 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 37,025 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 839 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 17,804 | 17,804 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 1,27,809 | 1,27,809 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 45,628 | 45,628 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 37,025 | 37,025 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 839 | 839 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.