Puturia - Shyampur - I, Howrah

Puturia is a village situated in the Shyampur - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.2 km from Shyampur and around 46.8 km from Howrah. Belari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Puturia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Puturia is 333155. The village covers a total geographical area of 119.32 hectares and falls under the 711315 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Puturia

According to the 2011 Census, Puturia village had a total population of 1,918 people, including 980 males and 938 females, living in 462 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.81%, with male literacy at 72.32% and female literacy at 65.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,744.

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

Nearby Villages of Puturia

Puturia 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 Puturia

Puturia 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 24.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Puturia is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Puturia is about 46.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Puturia

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

Health Facilities in Puturia

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

FAQs about Puturia