Pearapur Village - Amta - I, Howrah

Pearapur is a village situated in the Amta - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.7 km from Amta and around 29 km from Howrah. Basantapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pearapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pearapur is 332659. The village covers a total geographical area of 324.63 hectares and falls under the 711410 pincode. Howrah is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

Pearapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Udaynarayanpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Uluberia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pearapur

As per Census 2011, Pearapur village has a total population of 1,178 people, consisting of 635 males and 543 females. The village has 246 households and a sex ratio of 855 females per 1,000 males. There are 105 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 854 literate and 324 illiterate residents. Additionally, 836 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Pearapur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Pearapur

Pearapur 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 Pearapur

Pearapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Haripal, 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 Howrah to Pearapur is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Pearapur is about 29 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 Pearapur

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

Health Facilities in Pearapur

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

FAQs about Pearapur