Bansa - Puncha, Purulia

Bansa is a village situated in the Puncha subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 21.9 km from Puncha and around 51.1 km from Purulia. Jambad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bansa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bansa is 331141. The village covers a total geographical area of 878.16 hectares and falls under the 723128 pincode. Puruliya is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Bansa

According to the 2011 Census, Bansa village had a total population of 2,696 people, including 1,343 males and 1,353 females, living in 522 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.37%, with male literacy at 87.60% and female literacy at 58.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 306, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,045.

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

Nearby Villages of Bansa

Bansa 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 Bansa

Bansa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tamna, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puruliya to Bansa is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Bansa is about 51.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bansa

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

Health Facilities in Bansa

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

FAQs about Bansa