Phusura - Kashipur, Purulia

Phusura is a village situated in the Kashipur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.5 km from Kashipur and around 58 km from Purulia. Manihara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Phusura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Phusura is 330695. The village covers a total geographical area of 160.26 hectares and falls under the 723132 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

Phusura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Phusura

According to the 2011 Census, Phusura village had a total population of 757 people, including 388 males and 369 females, living in 145 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.74%, with male literacy at 86.47% and female literacy at 66.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 185, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 87.

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

Nearby Villages of Phusura

Phusura 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 Phusura

Phusura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sirjam, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Phusura is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Phusura is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Phusura

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

Health Facilities in Phusura

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

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