Purba Puthkhali - Ranaghat - II, Nadia

Purba Puthkhali is a village situated in the Ranaghat - II subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nokari and around 39.7 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Anishmali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purba Puthkhali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purba Puthkhali is 322141. The village covers a total geographical area of 218 hectares and falls under the 741507 pincode. Ranaghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Purba Puthkhali

According to the 2011 Census, Purba Puthkhali village had a total population of 1,728 people, including 915 males and 813 females, living in 353 households. The sex ratio was 889 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.42%, with male literacy at 72.17% and female literacy at 74.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 88, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 36.

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

Nearby Villages of Purba Puthkhali

Purba Puthkhali 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 Purba Puthkhali

Purba Puthkhali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Aranghata, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranaghat to Purba Puthkhali is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Purba Puthkhali is about 39.7 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 Purba Puthkhali

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

Health Facilities in Purba Puthkhali

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

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