Putulia - Para, Purulia

Putulia is a village situated in the Para subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.7 km from Para and around 34.9 km from Purulia. Dubra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Putulia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Putulia is 330067. The village covers a total geographical area of 82.53 hectares and falls under the 723155 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Putulia

According to the 2011 Census, Putulia village had a total population of 577 people, including 306 males and 271 females, living in 85 households. The sex ratio was 886 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.80%, with male literacy at 94.01% and female literacy at 63.16%.

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

Nearby Villages of Putulia

Putulia 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 Putulia

Putulia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rukni, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Putulia is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Putulia is about 34.9 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 Putulia

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

Health Facilities in Putulia

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

FAQs about Putulia