Churpuni - Katwa - I, Purba Bardhaman

Churpuni is a village situated in the Katwa - I subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.2 km from Katwa . Koshigram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Churpuni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Churpuni is 319290. The village covers a total geographical area of 628.35 hectares and falls under the 713150 pincode. Katwa is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Churpuni

According to the 2011 Census, Churpuni village had a total population of 6,256 people, including 3,177 males and 3,079 females, living in 1,430 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.88%, with male literacy at 67.43% and female literacy at 60.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,951, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 35.

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

Nearby Villages of Churpuni

Churpuni 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 Churpuni

Churpuni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Naba Gram Kanku, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katwa to Churpuni 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 Churpuni

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

Health Facilities in Churpuni

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

FAQs about Churpuni