Polgram - Purbasthali - I, Purba Bardhaman

Polgram is a village situated in the Purbasthali - I subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.2 km from Purbasthali . Dogachhia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Polgram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Polgram is 319436. The village covers a total geographical area of 90.6 hectares and falls under the 713513 pincode. Nabadwip is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Polgram village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Purbasthali Uttar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bardhaman Purba Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Polgram

As per Census 2011, Polgram village has a total population of 475 people, consisting of 248 males and 227 females. The village has 101 households and a sex ratio of 915 females per 1,000 males. There are 49 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 344 literate and 131 illiterate residents. Additionally, 58 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Polgram are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population475248227
Child Population (0–6 yrs)493019
Scheduled Tribes (ST)582830
Literate Population344189155
Illiterate Population1315972

Nearby Villages of Polgram

Polgram 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)
HaripurNorth-East0.91 km
DastiparaNorth-West1.03 km
SonarudraSouth-East1.16 km
BalarampurSouth-East1.86 km
MoailNorth-East1.99 km
MandraEast2.35 km
KuksimlaNorth2.44 km
DogachhiaSouth-West2.44 km
Mudafar FalahariSouth2.76 km
BhaturiaSouth-East2.80 km

Transport and Connectivity of Polgram

Polgram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Purbasthali, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.3 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nabadwip to Polgram is about 13 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 Polgram

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Polgram 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 Polgram

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Polgram

Where is Polgram located?

Polgram village is located in Purbasthali - I Subdivision, Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Polgram?

The Gram Panchayat of Polgram is Dogachhia.

What is the pincode of Polgram?

The pincode of Polgram is 713513.

What is the population of Polgram?

Polgram has a total population of 475, including 248 males and 227 females.

How many households are there in Polgram?

There are 101 households in Polgram.

What is the literacy rate in Polgram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Polgram is 72.42%. Male literacy is 76.21% and female literacy is 68.28%.