Pulgusti - Jagatballavpur, Howrah

Pulgusti is a village situated in the Jagatballavpur subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.4 km from Jagatballavpur and around 32 km from Howrah. Polegustia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pulgusti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pulgusti is 332761. The village covers a total geographical area of 362.42 hectares and falls under the 711414 pincode. Haora is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

Pulgusti village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Panchla Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Howrah Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pulgusti

According to the 2011 Census, Pulgusti village had a total population of 5,780 people, including 2,909 males and 2,871 females, living in 1,196 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.65%, with male literacy at 86.45% and female literacy at 78.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,577.

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

Nearby Villages of Pulgusti

Pulgusti 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 Pulgusti

Pulgusti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bir Shibpur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Haora to Pulgusti is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Pulgusti is about 32 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 Pulgusti

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

Health Facilities in Pulgusti

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

FAQs about Pulgusti