Berunanpukhuria - Barasat - I, North 24 Parganas

Berunanpukhuria is a village situated in the Barasat - I subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.3 km from Chhota Jagulia and around 6.3 km from Barasat. Ichhapur-nilganj serves as the Gram Panchayat for Berunanpukhuria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Berunanpukhuria is 323162. The village covers a total geographical area of 152.92 hectares and falls under the 700126 pincode. Barasat is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Berunanpukhuria village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Madhyamgram Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Barasat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Berunanpukhuria

According to the 2011 Census, Berunanpukhuria village had a total population of 2,188 people, including 1,153 males and 1,035 females, living in 517 households. The sex ratio was 898 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.73%, with male literacy at 77.68% and female literacy at 73.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 86, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 118.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,1881,1531,035
Child Population (0–6 yrs)260127133
Scheduled Castes (SC)864046
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1186058
Literate Population1,460797663
Illiterate Population728356372

Nearby Villages of Berunanpukhuria

Berunanpukhuria 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
FateabadNorth-West0.97 km
RudrapurSouth1.00 km
JagannathpurNorth-East1.06 km
MalikapurSouth1.12 km
JamtagarWest1.13 km
Moch PolSouth-East1.24 km
SadarpurEast1.31 km
KaturaSouth-East1.43 km
AhiraSouth1.61 km
SaibanaNorth-West1.65 km

Transport and Connectivity of Berunanpukhuria

Berunanpukhuria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hridaypur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barasat to Berunanpukhuria is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Berunanpukhuria is about 6.3 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Berunanpukhuria

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Berunanpukhuria

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Berunanpukhuria

Where is Berunanpukhuria located?

Berunanpukhuria village is located in Barasat - I Subdivision, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Berunanpukhuria?

The Gram Panchayat of Berunanpukhuria is Ichhapur-nilganj.

What is the pincode of Berunanpukhuria?

The pincode of Berunanpukhuria is 700126.

What is the population of Berunanpukhuria?

Berunanpukhuria had a total population of 2,188, including 1,153 males and 1,035 females.

How many households are there in Berunanpukhuria?

Berunanpukhuria had 517 households.

What is the literacy rate in Berunanpukhuria?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Berunanpukhuria was 75.73%. Male literacy was 77.68% and female literacy was 73.50%.