Putia - Harischandrapur - II, Malda

Putia is a village situated in the Harischandrapur - II subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.8 km from Barduari and around 69.2 km from English Bazar. Sadlichak serves as the Gram Panchayat for Putia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Putia is 312105. The village covers a total geographical area of 68.6 hectares and falls under the 732125 pincode. Katihar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Putia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Putia

According to the 2011 Census, Putia village had a total population of 496 people, including 262 males and 234 females, living in 93 households. The sex ratio was 893 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.26%, with male literacy at 59.22% and female literacy at 40.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 45, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 204.

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

Nearby Villages of Putia

Putia 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 Putia

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Putia. The nearest railway station is Kumedpur, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katihar to Putia is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Putia is about 69.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Putia

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

Health Facilities in Putia

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

FAQs about Putia