Poalkura - Bhatar, Purba Bardhaman

Poalkura is a village situated in the Bhatar subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 22.8 km from Bhatar. Mahata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Poalkura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Poalkura is 319761. The village covers a total geographical area of 317.43 hectares and falls under the 713128 pincode. Guskara is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Poalkura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhatar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bardhaman - Durgapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Poalkura

According to the 2011 Census, Poalkura village had a total population of 1,357 people, including 684 males and 673 females, living in 300 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.79%, with male literacy at 84.03% and female literacy at 65.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 415, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 250.

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

Nearby Villages of Poalkura

Poalkura 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 Poalkura

Poalkura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Guskara, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Guskara to Poalkura is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Poalkura

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

Health Facilities in Poalkura

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

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