Purpaldihi village, Sainthia block | Pincode 731234

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Purpaldihi is a small village in Sainthia mandal, Birbhum district, West Bengal, with a population of 235 across 60 households. The village has a notably high literacy rate of 89.8%.

Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Manjuara Bibi

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LGD code: 317265
Pincode: 731234
Post office: Sainthia
Population: 235
Households: 60
Literacy rate: 89.8%
Sex ratio: 895 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 78
Distance to district centre: 9 km
Distance to mandal centre: 11 km
Distance to Kolkata: 162 km
Distance to Delhi: 1166 km
Nearest railway station: Bataspur · 4 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Iswarpur Rural Hospital · 5 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Purpaldihi compares

By population, Purpaldihi ranks #186 of 230 villages in Sainthia mandal.

Literacy rate

89.8%

+26.3% vs mandal average

Purpaldihi: 89.8%
Sainthia mandal: 63.5%
Birbhum district: 61.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

895

−55 vs mandal average

Purpaldihi: 895
Sainthia mandal: 950

Household size

people per home

3.9

−0.3 vs mandal average

Purpaldihi: 3.9
Sainthia mandal: 4.2

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Purpaldihi at a glance

Purpaldihi is a village of 235 people in 60 households (Census 2011) in Sainthia block, Birbhum district, West Bengal, the 186th-largest of 230 villages in Sainthia block. Literacy is 90%, 26 points above the block average of 64% and the sex ratio is 895 women per 1,000 men. It lies 9 km from the Birbhum district centre, 18 km from Mayureswar, the nearest town, 4 km from Bataspur railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 731234, served by Sainthia post office; the LGD village code is 317265. The nearest hospital or health centre is Iswarpur Rural Hospital, 5 km away. The sarpanch is Manjuara Bibi, and the village votes in Labpur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Debasis Ojha (Haku Da). The population is estimated at 263 in 2026, up 12% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Purpaldihi · this village	235	90%	—
Banamalidihi · Sainthia	663	76%	0.6 km E
Rupadihi · Sainthia	619	45%	0.8 km W
Samsa · Sainthia	731	82%	1.6 km SE
Chhota Sangra · Sainthia	508	82%	1.7 km S
Jollo · Sainthia	647	64%	1.7 km NE
Chak Abadanga · Suri - II	0	—	1.9 km NW

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Purpaldihi

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 10
Power hours (winter): 12
Primary school: 0
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 44.33
Irrigated area (ha): 14
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Purpaldihi

LGD code: 317265
Pincode: 731234
Post office: Sainthia
Population (Census 2011): 235
Population (projected 2026): 263
Households: 60
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 895
Literacy rate: 89.8%
Coordinates: 23.87052°N, 87.64154°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Bolpur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Labpur
Member of Parliament: Asit Kumar Mal
Member of Legislative Assembly: Debasis Ojha (Haku Da)
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Manjuara Bibi
Block / Mandal: Sainthia

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Birbhum district level

Then & Now

Purpaldihi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

235

Census 2011 baseline

+11.9%

Population · 2026

263

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

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RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 235Census 2011
Households: 60Census 2011
Literacy rate: 89.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 895 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2632026 proj. · +11.9% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: 4,44,187MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 0MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 7,59,32,306ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 934NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 70.8%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 97.8%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 55.0%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 90.9%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 77.7%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 39.9%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Birbhum district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 34,19,193PMAY-G · 34,19,193 of 45,69,423 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Birbhum district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,82,542Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Birbhum district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Purpaldihi

Mandal centre

Sainthia · ≈ 11 km

≈ 23 min by car · 27 min by bike

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District centre

Birbhum · ≈ 9.3 km

≈ 19 min by car · 23 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 11,142 people

Mayureswar · ≈ 18 km

≈ 36 min by car · 43 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Kolkata162 kmcapital
Delhi1166 km
Hyderabad1194 km
Chennai1429 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationBataspur4 km
Bus stopLabpur New Bus Stand17 km
Hospital / PHCIswarpur Rural Hospital5 km
ATM / bankUCO Bank12 km
Petrol pumpTibriwala Petrol Pump12 km
CollegeVisva-Bharati University22 km
Police stationGuskara Police station45 km

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Quick answers

People often ask about Purpaldihi

What is the pincode of Purpaldihi?

The pincode of Purpaldihi, Sainthia block, Birbhum district, West Bengal is 731234. The post office is Sainthia.

Which post office delivers to Purpaldihi?

Mail for Purpaldihi is delivered through Sainthia post office, pincode 731234, in Sainthia block, Birbhum district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Purpaldihi located?

Purpaldihi is a village in Sainthia block of Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the population of Purpaldihi as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Purpaldihi village has a population of 235 across 60 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Purpaldihi?

The current sarpanch of Purpaldihi gram panchayat is Manjuara Bibi.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Purpaldihi in?

Purpaldihi falls under the Bolpur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #41) of West Bengal.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Purpaldihi in?

Purpaldihi falls under the Labpur assembly constituency (AC #288) of West Bengal.

What is the literacy rate in Purpaldihi?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Purpaldihi village is 89.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Purpaldihi?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Purpaldihi village is 895 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Purpaldihi?

12 schemes currently match residents of Purpaldihi, including Kanyashree Prakalpa, Lakshmir Bhandar, Yuvashree Arpan. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Purpaldihi from Birbhum district centre?

Purpaldihi is approximately 9 km (straight-line) from the centre of Birbhum district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Purpaldihi?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Purpaldihi village is 317265.

Which is the nearest town to Purpaldihi?

Mayureswar (population 11,142, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 18 km from Purpaldihi in a straight line.

How big is Purpaldihi compared to other villages in Sainthia block?

Purpaldihi ranks 186 of 230 villages in Sainthia block by Census 2011 population (235 residents).

How far is Purpaldihi from Kolkata?

Purpaldihi is about 162 km from Kolkata in a straight line (the state capital of West Bengal); by road expect roughly 211 km.

How far is Purpaldihi from Delhi?

Purpaldihi is about 1166 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 1516 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Purpaldihi?

Bataspur is the nearest railway station to Purpaldihi, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Purpaldihi?

Labpur New Bus Stand is the nearest bus stop to Purpaldihi, about 17 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 23 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Purpaldihi?

Iswarpur Rural Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Purpaldihi, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 7 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Purpaldihi?

UCO Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Purpaldihi, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 16 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Purpaldihi?

Tibriwala Petrol Pump is the nearest petrol pump to Purpaldihi, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 16 km.

Who is the MLA of Purpaldihi?

Purpaldihi falls under Labpur assembly constituency (AC 288). The sitting MLA is Debasis Ojha (Haku Da) (BJP).

Who is the MP for Purpaldihi?

Purpaldihi is in Bolpur Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Asit Kumar Mal (Trinamool Congress).

What is the population of Purpaldihi in 2026?

Purpaldihi is estimated at 263 people in 2026, up about 12% from 235 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Purpaldihi in?

West Bengal falls in the Lower Gangetic Plains zone (rice, jute, potato; humid) of the ICAR classification; Purpaldihi in Birbhum district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Purpaldihi?

Manjuara Bibi is the sarpanch of Purpaldihi gram panchayat, Sainthia block. See the sarpanch list of Sainthia block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-25
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People often ask about Purpaldihi

What is the pincode of Purpaldihi?

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In which district is Purpaldihi located?

What is the population of Purpaldihi as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Purpaldihi?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Purpaldihi in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Purpaldihi in?

What is the literacy rate in Purpaldihi?

What is the sex ratio in Purpaldihi?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Purpaldihi?

How far is Purpaldihi from Birbhum district centre?

What is the LGD code of Purpaldihi?

Which is the nearest town to Purpaldihi?

How big is Purpaldihi compared to other villages in Sainthia block?

How far is Purpaldihi from Kolkata?

How far is Purpaldihi from Delhi?

Which is the nearest railway station to Purpaldihi?

Which is the nearest bus stop to Purpaldihi?

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Purpaldihi?

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Purpaldihi?

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Purpaldihi?

Who is the MLA of Purpaldihi?

Who is the MP for Purpaldihi?

What is the population of Purpaldihi in 2026?

Which agro-climatic zone is Purpaldihi in?

Who is the sarpanch of Purpaldihi?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Purpaldihi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Purpaldihi on the map

Latest posts

Nitin Nabin highlights Anganwadi, ASHA workers’ role in West Bengal’s future

"Future of West Bengal, India in your hands": BJP chief Nabin to Anganwadi, ASHA workers

West Bengal: SFI, Akhil Bharatiya Grahak Panchayat members clash during event at SRFTI

Notable persons of Purpaldihi

Open jobs in Purpaldihi

Upcoming events

Anant Chaturdashi

Gram Sabha — Q3 2026

Gandhi Jayanti

Navaratri (Sharad)