Poramura - Canning - I, South 24 Parganas

Poramura is a village situated in the Canning - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.4 km from Canning and around 52.4 km from Alipore. Dighirpar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Poramura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Poramura is 333797. The village covers a total geographical area of 94.85 hectares and falls under the 743363 pincode. Canning is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Poramura

According to the 2011 Census, Poramura village had a total population of 1,656 people, including 873 males and 783 females, living in 337 households. The sex ratio was 897 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.59%, with male literacy at 81.73% and female literacy at 62.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,384, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Poramura

Poramura 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 Poramura

Poramura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Canning, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Canning to Poramura is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Poramura is about 52.4 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 Poramura

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

Health Facilities in Poramura

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

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