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

Location

Pursha is located at.

Urbanisation

73.58% 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. 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.

Demographics

As per the 2011 Census of India, Pursha had a total population of 5,740 of which 2,925 were males and 2,815 were females. Population below 6 years was 617. The total number of literates in Pursha was 4,085.

Transport

Pursha is on National Highway 19 / Grand Trunk Road.

Education

Pursa High School, a coeducational institution, is affiliated with the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education. It is also affiliated with West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education for higher secondary classes.

Healthcare

Mankar Rural Hospital at Mankar and Pursha Rural Hospital at Pursha are the main medical facilities in Galsi I CD block. There are primary health centres at: Bharatpur and Lowa, PO Dwarmari.
See also - Healthcare in West Bengal