Purushottampur is a village located in the Chinsurah Magra Subdivision of Hooghly district,West Bengal, India. This article provides a comprehensive overview of Purushottampur, covering its demographics, population statistics, household data, administrative structure, geographical area, connectivity, educational and medical facilities, electricity supply, drinking water sources, and nearby villages.
Purushottampur Overview
Administrative & Basic Details
Village
Purushottampur
Pincode
712123
Area
47.0 Sq. Km
Village Code
325057
Sub-District
Chinsurah Magra
Sub-District Code
2346
District
Hooghly
District Code
312
State/UT
West Bengal
State/UT Code
19
Gram Panchayat
Mogra-I
Gram Panchayat Code
109399
Block Panchayat
Chinsurah-Magrah
Block Panchayat Code
3255
Parliament Constituency
Hooghly
Parliament Constituency Code
237
Assembly Constituency
Balagarh
Assembly Constituency Code
1987
Total Population (2011 Census)
1543
Total Households
366
Nearest Town
munshiganj (Distance: 5 Km)
Purushottampur has a population of 1543 as recorded in the 2011 Census. It falls under the jurisdiction of Mogra-I Gram Panchayat and the Chinsurah-Magrah Block Panchayat in Chinsurah Magra District. The village has 366 households and is identified by village code 325057. Purushottampur is located in the 712123 postal area, contributing significantly to the rural administrative structure of Chinsurah Magra Sub-District.
Total Population of Purushottampur
As of the 2011 census, Population of Purushottampur has a population of approximately 1543 people, where the male population is 776 and the female population is 767.
Total
1543
Male
776
Female
767
Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population of Purushottampur
The population data for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) in Purushottampur is as follows:
Scheduled Caste (SC)
Total Scheduled Caste
95
Male
46
Female
49
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Total Scheduled Tribe
0
Male
0
Female
0
Household in Purushottampur
There are approximately 366 households in Purushottampur. The average household size in the village is about 4 persons per house.
Type
Stats
Household
366
People / Family
4
Assembly & Parliament Constituency of Purushottampur
Purushottampur village falls under the Balagarh Assembly Constituency (Code: 1987) and is part of the Hooghly Parliament Constituency (Code: 237). The village is politically represented within these constituencies, playing a role in both state and national elections. The Balagarh Assembly Constituency contributes to legislative decisions at the state level, while the Hooghly Parliament Constituency represents the region in the Lok Sabha, influencing national policies. The nearest town to Purushottampur is Chinsurah Magra, which serves as the central hub for all major economic activities in the region.
Understanding Literacy Rates in Purushottampur Village
As per the 2011 Census, Purushottampur presents important statistics regarding its literacy and illiteracy rates.