Purba Panchurasia - Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur

Purba Panchurasia is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 81.4 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Gunjaria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purba Panchurasia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purba Panchurasia is 309028. The village covers a total geographical area of 62.32 hectares and falls under the 733202 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Purba Panchurasia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Islampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raiganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Purba Panchurasia

According to the 2011 Census, Purba Panchurasia village had a total population of 554 people, including 293 males and 261 females, living in 105 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.45%, with male literacy at 71.73% and female literacy at 60.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 36.

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

Nearby Villages of Purba Panchurasia

Purba Panchurasia 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 Purba Panchurasia

Purba Panchurasia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gunjaria, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Purba Panchurasia is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Purba Panchurasia is about 81.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purba Panchurasia

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

Health Facilities in Purba Panchurasia

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 Panchurasia village are given below:

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