Purandarpur - Hanskhali, Nadia

Purandarpur is a village situated in the Hanskhali subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hanskhali and around 17.2 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Batkulla-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purandarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purandarpur is 321875. The village covers a total geographical area of 123.02 hectares and falls under the 741507 pincode. Krishnanagar is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Purandarpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Krishnaganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ranaghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Purandarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Purandarpur village had a total population of 1,342 people, including 712 males and 630 females, living in 345 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.31%, with male literacy at 91.30% and female literacy at 72.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Purandarpur

Purandarpur 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 Purandarpur

Purandarpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badkulla, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnanagar to Purandarpur is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Purandarpur is about 17.2 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purandarpur

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

Health Facilities in Purandarpur

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

FAQs about Purandarpur