Pratappur - Hura, Purulia

Pratappur is a village situated in the Hura subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.6 km from Hura and around 35 km from Purulia. Maguria-lalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pratappur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pratappur is 330894. The village covers a total geographical area of 284.72 hectares and falls under the 723130 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Pratappur

As per Census 2011, Pratappur village has a total population of 351 people, consisting of 175 males and 176 females. The village has 75 households and a sex ratio of 1,005 females per 1,000 males. There are 38 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 186 literate and 165 illiterate residents. Additionally, 351 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pratappur

Pratappur 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 Pratappur

Pratappur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Indrabil, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Pratappur is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Pratappur is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pratappur

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

Health Facilities in Pratappur

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

FAQs about Pratappur