Purba Chintamonipur - Patharpratima, South 24 Parganas
Purba Chintamonipur is a village situated in the Patharpratima subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.4 km from Ramganga and around 109 km from Alipore. Laksmijanardanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purba Chintamonipur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Purba Chintamonipur is 335384. The village covers a total geographical area of 445.92 hectares and falls under the 743371 pincode. Diamond Harbour is the nearest town, located about 85 km away.
Purba Chintamonipur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Purba Chintamonipur
According to the 2011 Census, Purba Chintamonipur village had a total population of 3,350 people, including 1,721 males and 1,629 females, living in 722 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.30%, with male literacy at 90.76% and female literacy at 77.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 644.
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 | 3,350 | 1,721 | 1,629 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 432 | 217 | 215 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 644 | 324 | 320 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 2,460 | 1,365 | 1,095 |
| Illiterate Population | 890 | 356 | 534 |
Nearby Villages of Purba Chintamonipur
Purba Chintamonipur 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Heramba Gopalpur | North-East | 2.15 km |
| Kumarpur | West | 2.32 km |
| Maheshpur | North-West | 2.46 km |
| Lakshmi Janardanpur | South-East | 2.87 km |
| Kamdebpur | South | 2.91 km |
| Bishnupur | South-West | 3.38 km |
| Kedarpur | North-West | 3.40 km |
| Gayadham | West | 4.47 km |
| Purba Surendranagar | North-East | 4.49 km |
| Purba Dwarokapur | North | 4.51 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Purba Chintamonipur
Purba Chintamonipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ukilerhat Halt, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.1 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Diamond Harbour to Purba Chintamonipur is about 85 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Purba Chintamonipur is about 109 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Purba Chintamonipur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Purba Chintamonipur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Purba Chintamonipur
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 Chintamonipur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Purba Chintamonipur
Where is Purba Chintamonipur located?
Purba Chintamonipur village is located in Patharpratima Subdivision, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Purba Chintamonipur?
The Gram Panchayat of Purba Chintamonipur is Laksmijanardanpur.
What is the pincode of Purba Chintamonipur?
The pincode of Purba Chintamonipur is 743371.
What is the population of Purba Chintamonipur?
Purba Chintamonipur had a total population of 3,350, including 1,721 males and 1,629 females.
How many households are there in Purba Chintamonipur?
Purba Chintamonipur had 722 households.
What is the literacy rate in Purba Chintamonipur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Purba Chintamonipur was 84.30%. Male literacy was 90.76% and female literacy was 77.44%.