Purash - Amta - I, Howrah

Purash is a village situated in the Amta - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 23.6 km from Amta and around 33.6 km from Howrah. Kanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purash village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purash is 332652. The village covers a total geographical area of 139.76 hectares and falls under the 711410 pincode. Howrah is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Purash village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan 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 Purash

According to the 2011 Census, Purash village had a total population of 2,150 people, including 1,081 males and 1,069 females, living in 447 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.12%, with male literacy at 86.12% and female literacy at 76.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 442.

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

Nearby Villages of Purash

Purash 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 Purash

Purash is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kaikala, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Howrah to Purash is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Purash is about 33.6 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 Purash

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

Health Facilities in Purash

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

FAQs about Purash