Putputya - Tamluk, Purba Medinipur

Putputya 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-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Putputya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Putputya is 344530. The village covers a total geographical area of 402 hectares and falls under the 721651 pincode. Tamluk is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Putputya 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 Putputya

According to the 2011 Census, Putputya village had a total population of 5,300 people, including 2,718 males and 2,582 females, living in 1,284 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.44%, with male literacy at 94.39% and female literacy at 80.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 991.

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

Nearby Villages of Putputya

Putputya 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 Putputya

Putputya 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 44.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tamluk to Putputya is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tamluk to Putputya is about 17.8 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 Putputya

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

Health Facilities in Putputya

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

FAQs about Putputya