Indian Village Directory

Puranda Village

Puranda is an inhabited village in Egra - I Block of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 346708, the Census 2011 record lists 2,535 people in 542 households and the reported area is 301.82 hectares. The local references include Egra - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Egra at about 11 km.

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Quick answer: Puranda is a village in Egra - I Block, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 346708 and 2,535 people in 542 households.
Village Code346708
Population2,535
Households542
Area301.82 hectares
Nearest TownEgra

Key Village Facts

Village
Puranda
Census Village Code
346708
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Purba Medinipur
District Census Code
345
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Egra - I
Sub-district Census Code
02491
CD Block
Egra - I
Households
542
Population
2,535
Male Population
1,303
Female Population
1,232
Sex Ratio
945.51
Area
301.82 hectares
Area
3.02 sq km
Nearest Town
Egra
Nearest Town Distance
11 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721448
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Puranda at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,535 people, 301.82 hectares of reported area and Egra as the nearest town reference for Puranda, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

CD BlockEgra - I
  • Puranda falls under Egra - I Block in Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 346708.
  • The record lists 2,535 people living in 542 households.
  • The reported village area is 301.82 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Egra.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density839.9 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.68 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share14.24%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.87%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share38.1%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Puranda in the official administrative record. Census village code 346708 and Egra - I CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
345
Sub-district Census Code
02491
Village Census Code
346708
CD Block Code
0338
CD Block Name
Egra - I

Location and Distance

Egra is the nearest town listed for Puranda, about 11 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Egra
District Headquarter
Tamluk
Nearest Statutory Town
Egra
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
11 km
Nearest Town
Egra
Distance from Nearest Town
11 km
Total Geographical Area
301.82 hectares
Area
3.02 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,535 people in 542 households, with 1,303 male residents and 1,232 female residents. The average household size is 4.68, and SC share is 14.24% and ST share is 0.87% for Puranda. Population density works out to about 839.9 people per sq km.

Total Households
542
Total Population
2,535
Male Population
1,303
Female Population
1,232
Sex Ratio
945.51
Average Household Size
4.68
SC Population
361
SC Male Population
198
SC Female Population
163
SC Population Share
14.24
ST Population
22
ST Male Population
11
ST Female Population
11
ST Population Share
0.87
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Puranda list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Puranda include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
25.1 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
87.25 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Puranda include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Major District Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Puranda include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Puranda is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 12 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Puranda show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Vegetable and Bettle Leaf, net sown area is 228.75 hectares and irrigated land is 87.25 hectares (38.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Manufacturers Commodities First
Rice
Handicrafts Commodities First
Mat Making
Agricultural Commodities Second
Vegetable
Agricultural Commodities Third
Bettle Leaf
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
47.97
Net Area Sown In Hectares
228.75
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
141.5 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
87.25

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Puranda

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 1 100%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
State Bank of India ATM 721448 Purba Medinipur Egra - I Jamki Purba Mednapore P. S. Egra, Jamki, Teh.jamki, 721448, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721448

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Puranda village located?

Puranda is in Egra - I Block of Purba Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Puranda village in?

Puranda village is in Purba Medinipur district.

Which state is Puranda village in?

Puranda village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Puranda under?

Puranda comes under Egra - I Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Puranda?

The Census village code of Puranda is 346708.

What is the population of Puranda village?

The village record lists 2,535 people and 542 households for Puranda.

How many households are in Puranda village?

The village record lists 542 households for Puranda.

What is the male and female population of Puranda?

The record lists 1,303 male residents and 1,232 female residents for Puranda.

What is the sex ratio of Puranda village?

The sex ratio of Puranda is 945.51 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Puranda village?

The reported geographical area of Puranda is 301.82 hectares.

What is the population density of Puranda village?

The approximate population density of Puranda is 839.9 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Puranda?

The nearest town listed for Puranda is Egra, about 11 km away.

What education facilities are listed for Puranda?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Puranda.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Puranda?

For Puranda, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Vegetable and Bettle Leaf, net sown area is 228.75 hectares and irrigated land is 87.25 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Puranda?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Puranda. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Puranda.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Puranda.

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

No. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as not available for Puranda.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.