Pukurdana Village Overview
Pukurdana is a village in Daspur I tehsil of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. It lies about 5.7 km from Daspur tehsil headquarters. Midnapur is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Rajnagar is the Gram Panchayat for Pukurdana village.
The sections below provide essential information about Pukurdana 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 Pukurdana is 337819. The village covers a geographical area of 70.42 hectares and has a pincode of 721211. Ghatal is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Location Map of Pukurdana
Population & Demographics of Pukurdana
This section provides population and demographic details of Pukurdana village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 770 | 364 | 406 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 80 | 44 | 36 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 316 | 154 | 162 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 13 | 5 | 8 |
| Literate Population | 516 | 272 | 244 |
| Illiterate Population | 254 | 92 | 162 |
Key population details of Pukurdana village are given below:
- Pukurdana village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 770, including approximately 364 males and 406 females, with a sex ratio of 1115 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 316 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 13 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Pukurdana village is good, with a literacy rate of about 67.01%.
- There are around 173 households in Pukurdana village.
Transport & Connectivity of Pukurdana
Transport facilities help residents of Pukurdana 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 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Pukurdana
The following villages are located close to Pukurdana 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 Pukurdana
- Where is Pukurdana located?
- Pukurdana village is located in Daspur I Subdivision, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Pukurdana?
- The Gram Panchayat of Pukurdana is Rajnagar (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Pukurdana?
- The pincode of Pukurdana is 721211.
- What is the population of Pukurdana?
- Pukurdana has a total population of 770, including 364 males and 406 females.
- How many households are there in Pukurdana?
- There are 173 households in Pukurdana.
- What is the literacy rate in Pukurdana?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pukurdana is 67.01%. Male literacy is 74.73% and female literacy is 60.10%.