Hura

Block / Subdivision Hura
District Puruliya
State West Bengal

About Hura

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Hura village is 330892. Hura village is located in Hura subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 31.9km away from district headquarter Hura. Hura is the sub-district headquarter of Hura village. As per 2009 stats, Hura village is also a gram panchayat.

The total geographical area of village is 325.55 hectares. Hura has a total population of 3,419 peoples, out of which male population is 1,785 while female population is 1,634. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 915 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of hura village is 75.05% out of which 83.03% males and 66.34% females are literate. There are about 725 houses in hura village. Pincode of hura village locality is 723130.

When it comes to administration, Hura village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Hura village comes under Kashipur Vidhan Sabha constituency & Purulia Lok Sabha constituency. Purulia is nearest town to hura village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 32km away.

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Population of Hura

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 3,419 1,785 1,634
Literate Population 2,566 1,482 1,084
Illiterate Population 853 303 550

Connectivity of Hura

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Hura

Frequently Asked Questions about Hura

Where is Hura located?

Hura village is situated in Hura Subdivision, within the Puruliya district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hura?

Hura serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.

What is the pincode of Hura?

The pincode of Hura is 723130, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Hura as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Hura is 3,419, with 1,785 males and 1,634 females.

How many households are there in Hura as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Hura village has a total of 725 households.

What is the literacy rate in Hura as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Hura is 75.05%. The male literacy rate is 83.03%, while the female literacy rate is 66.34%.