Purbabhurkundi - Kharagpur - I, Paschim Medinipur

Purbabhurkundi is a village situated in the Kharagpur - I subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Vetia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purbabhurkundi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purbabhurkundi is 341605. The village covers a total geographical area of 176.5 hectares and falls under the 721145 pincode. Kharagpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Purbabhurkundi

According to the 2011 Census, Purbabhurkundi village had a total population of 1,009 people, including 486 males and 523 females, living in 233 households. The sex ratio was 1,076 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.36%, with male literacy at 89.24% and female literacy at 68.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 39.

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 Population1,009486523
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1084959
Scheduled Castes (SC)651
Scheduled Tribes (ST)391524
Literate Population706390316
Illiterate Population30396207

Nearby Villages of Purbabhurkundi

Purbabhurkundi 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)
PoraparaNorth-West1.39 km
KanthraNorth-East1.53 km
KaptibindaEast1.56 km
MadhabpurEast1.69 km
BandhgoraSouth-West1.83 km
BhetiaSouth-East2.02 km
SarshaSouth2.22 km
BeniasolNorth-East2.22 km
SanporaparaNorth2.27 km
TelighanaNorth-West2.38 km

Transport and Connectivity of Purbabhurkundi

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Purbabhurkundi. The nearest railway station is Nimpura Through Yard, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharagpur to Purbabhurkundi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purbabhurkundi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Purbabhurkundi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Purbabhurkundi

Where is Purbabhurkundi located?

Purbabhurkundi village is located in Kharagpur - I Subdivision, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Purbabhurkundi?

The Gram Panchayat of Purbabhurkundi is Vetia.

What is the pincode of Purbabhurkundi?

The pincode of Purbabhurkundi is 721145.

What is the population of Purbabhurkundi?

Purbabhurkundi had a total population of 1,009, including 486 males and 523 females.

How many households are there in Purbabhurkundi?

Purbabhurkundi had 233 households.

What is the literacy rate in Purbabhurkundi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Purbabhurkundi was 78.36%. Male literacy was 89.24% and female literacy was 68.10%.