Purba Shrinagar (K) - Mandirbazar, South 24 Parganas
Purba Shrinagar (K) is a village situated in the Mandirbazar subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.2 km from Mandirbazar and around 62.2 km from Alipore. Gabberia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purba Shrinagar (K) village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Purba Shrinagar (K) is 334739. The village covers a total geographical area of 145.53 hectares and falls under the 743345 pincode. Jaynagar is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.
Purba Shrinagar (K) village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.
Population of Purba Shrinagar (K)
According to the 2011 Census, Purba Shrinagar (K) village had a total population of 574 people, including 298 males and 276 females, living in 126 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.98%, with male literacy at 87.22% and female literacy at 67.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 442.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 574 | 298 | 276 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 70 | 32 | 38 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 442 | 230 | 212 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 393 | 232 | 161 |
| Illiterate Population | 181 | 66 | 115 |
Nearby Villages of Purba Shrinagar (K)
Purba Shrinagar (K) 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Purba Rameshwarpur (k) | West | 1.02 km |
| Gopalpur (k) | South-East | 1.25 km |
| Uttar Sultanpur (k) | North-West | 1.34 km |
| Gabberia (k) | West | 1.46 km |
| Inatpur (k) | East | 1.51 km |
| Lakshikantapur (k) | North | 1.67 km |
| Mirpur (k) | North-East | 2.09 km |
| Durgapur (k) | North-East | 2.20 km |
| Dakshin Ballavpur | South | 2.51 km |
| Madhusudanpur (k) | West | 2.51 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Purba Shrinagar (K)
Purba Shrinagar (K) 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 Lakshmikantpur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.4 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 2-5 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaynagar to Purba Shrinagar (K) is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Purba Shrinagar (K) is about 62.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Purba Shrinagar (K)
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Purba Shrinagar (K) village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Purba Shrinagar (K)
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Purba Shrinagar (K) village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
FAQs about Purba Shrinagar (K)
Where is Purba Shrinagar (K) located?
Purba Shrinagar (K) village is located in Mandirbazar Subdivision, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Purba Shrinagar (K)?
The Gram Panchayat of Purba Shrinagar (K) is Gabberia.
What is the pincode of Purba Shrinagar (K)?
The pincode of Purba Shrinagar (K) is 743345.
What is the population of Purba Shrinagar (K)?
Purba Shrinagar (K) had a total population of 574, including 298 males and 276 females.
How many households are there in Purba Shrinagar (K)?
Purba Shrinagar (K) had 126 households.
What is the literacy rate in Purba Shrinagar (K)?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Purba Shrinagar (K) was 77.98%. Male literacy was 87.22% and female literacy was 67.65%.