Purushottampur - Baruipur, South 24 Parganas

Purushottampur is a village situated in the Baruipur subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.7 km from Piyali and around 33.8 km from Alipore. Dhapdhapi-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purushottampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purushottampur is 333967. The village covers a total geographical area of 155.94 hectares and falls under the 700144 pincode. Surjyapur is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

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

Population of Purushottampur

According to the 2011 Census, Purushottampur village had a total population of 2,294 people, including 1,202 males and 1,092 females, living in 504 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.98%, with male literacy at 76.11% and female literacy at 58.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,805, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Purushottampur

Purushottampur 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 Purushottampur

Purushottampur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Surjyapur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Surjyapur to Purushottampur is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Purushottampur is about 33.8 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 Purushottampur

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

Health Facilities in Purushottampur

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

FAQs about Purushottampur