Purbba Nukha - Tamluk, Purba Medinipur

Purbba Nukha is a village situated in the Tamluk subdivision of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.3 km from Tamluk, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Sreerampur-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purbba Nukha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purbba Nukha is 344537. The village covers a total geographical area of 352.92 hectares and falls under the 721653 pincode. Tamluk is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Purbba Nukha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Moyna Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tamluk Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Purbba Nukha

According to the 2011 Census, Purbba Nukha village had a total population of 4,766 people, including 2,485 males and 2,281 females, living in 1,119 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.72%, with male literacy at 91.40% and female literacy at 79.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 929, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Purbba Nukha

Purbba Nukha 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 Purbba Nukha

Purbba Nukha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Rajgoda, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tamluk to Purbba Nukha is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tamluk to Purbba Nukha is about 13.3 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purbba Nukha

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

Health Facilities in Purbba Nukha

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

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