Purdaha - Bagda, North 24 Parganas

Purdaha is a village situated in the Bagda subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.6 km from Bagda and around 74.7 km from Barasat. Ranaghat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purdaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purdaha is 322441. The village covers a total geographical area of 117.76 hectares and falls under the 743711 pincode. Bangaon is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Purdaha

According to the 2011 Census, Purdaha village had a total population of 1,786 people, including 890 males and 896 females, living in 404 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.58%, with male literacy at 76.04% and female literacy at 62.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,248, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 227.

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

Nearby Villages of Purdaha

Purdaha 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 Purdaha

Purdaha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhairgachhi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangaon to Purdaha is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Purdaha is about 74.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purdaha

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

Health Facilities in Purdaha

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

FAQs about Purdaha