Purbanagar Village Overview
Purbanagar is a village in Ranaghat Ii tehsil of Nadia district, West Bengal. It lies about 15.4 km from Nokari tehsil headquarters and around 35.9 km from Krishnanagar district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Anishmali is the Gram Panchayat for Purbanagar village.
The sections below provide essential information about Purbanagar village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Purbanagar is 322136. The village covers a geographical area of 142.44 hectares and has a pincode of 741501. Ranaghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Location Map of Purbanagar
Population & Demographics of Purbanagar
This section provides population and demographic details of Purbanagar village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,497 | 1,351 | 1,146 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 251 | 127 | 124 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,232 | 663 | 569 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Literate Population | 1,711 | 996 | 715 |
| Illiterate Population | 786 | 355 | 431 |
Key population details of Purbanagar village are given below:
- Purbanagar village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,497, including approximately 1,351 males and 1,146 females, with a sex ratio of 848 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 1,232 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 3 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Purbanagar village is good, with a literacy rate of about 68.52%.
- There are around 543 households in Purbanagar village.
Transport & Connectivity of Purbanagar
Transport facilities help residents of Purbanagar village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Purbanagar
The following villages are located close to Purbanagar and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Purbanagar
- Where is Purbanagar located?
- Purbanagar village is located in Ranaghat Ii Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Purbanagar?
- The Gram Panchayat of Purbanagar is Anishmali (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Purbanagar?
- The pincode of Purbanagar is 741501.
- What is the population of Purbanagar?
- Purbanagar has a total population of 2,497, including 1,351 males and 1,146 females.
- How many households are there in Purbanagar?
- There are 543 households in Purbanagar.
- What is the literacy rate in Purbanagar?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Purbanagar is 68.52%. Male literacy is 73.72% and female literacy is 62.39%.