Pursha
Pursha is a village in Galsi I CD Block in Bardhaman Sadar North subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district in the Indian state of West Bengal. Geography
8km 5miles
Ajay River
Damodar River
Palsit R
Saktigarh R
Dwariapur C
Randiha W
Pandu Rajar Dhibi H
Adrahati R
Jamtara R
Kurmun R
Pursha R
Bononabagram R
Hatgobindapur R
Barshul R
Kamnara R
Amrargar R
Galsi R
Bhatar R
Ausgram R
Mankar R
Sukdal CT
Bud Bud CT
Raipur CT
Gangpur CT
Nari CT
Mirzapur CT
Bahir Sarbamangala CT
Goda CT
Guskara M
Bardhaman M LocationPursha is located at 23°22′17″N 87°37′40″E / 23.3713°N 87.6277°E. Urbanisation73.58% of the population of Bardhaman Sadar North subdivision live in the rural areas. Only 26.42% of the population live in the urban areas, and that is the highest proportion of urban population amongst the four subdivisions in Purba Bardhaman district.[1] The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the subdivision. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map. DemographicsAs per the 2011 Census of India, Pursha had a total population of 5,740 of which 2,925 (51%) were males and 2,815 (49%) were females. Population below 6 years was 617. The total number of literates in Pursha was 4,085 (79.74% of the population over 6 years).[2] TransportPursha is on National Highway 19 (old numbering NH 2)/ Grand Trunk Road.[3] EducationPursa High School, a coeducational institution, is affiliated with the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education.[4] It is also affiliated with West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education for higher secondary classes.[5] HealthcareMankar Rural Hospital at Mankar (with 30 beds) and Pursha Rural Hospital at Pursha (with 30 beds) are the main medical facilities in Galsi I CD block. There are primary health centres at: Bharatpur (with 6 beds) and Lowa, PO Dwarmari (with 10 beds).[6] See also - Healthcare in West Bengal References
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