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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Pulgusti village has a total population of 5,780 people, consisting of 2,909 males and 2,871 females. The village has 1,196 households and a sex ratio of 986 females per 1,000 males. There are 622 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,263 literate and 1,517 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,577 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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