Panrui

Panrui is a village in Sainthia, a CD Block in Suri Sadar subdivision of Birbhum district located in the state of West Bengal, India. It is about 160 km (99 mi) from Kolkata and 18 km (11 mi) from Visva-Bharati University. It is also 18 km (11 mi) from Siuri, the sadar town of Birbhum district. It has a population of 1,146.

Panrui
Village
Panrui
Location in West Bengal, India
Panrui
Panrui (India)
Coordinates: 23.78024°N 87.60722°E / 23.78024; 87.60722
Country India
StateWest Bengal
DistrictBirbhum
Elevation
61 m (200 ft)
Population
 (2016)
  Total1,146
Languages
  OfficialBengali, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
731121
Lok Sabha constituencyBolpur
Vidhan Sabha constituencyLabpur

History

History of Panrui village is under construction.

Geography

Cities and towns in Suri Sadar subdivision of Birbhum district
M: municipal city/ town, CT: census town, R: rural/ urban centre, B: Barrage.
Owing to space constraints in the small map, the actual locations in a larger map may vary slightly

Location

Situated between Bolpur-Siuri main road and approx 23.78024° (right above the tropic of cancer) north latitude and approx 87.60722° east longitudes. Approx 61 meters above from mean sea level (M.S.T.).

Police station

Panrui police station has jurisdiction over Suri II CD block.[1][2]

Climate

The climate of the village is generally dry and mild. The hot weather usually lasts from the middle of March to the middle of June, the rainy season from the middle of June to the middle of October, and the cold weather from the middle of October to the middle of March. The extent of the seasons varies according to the year. As a rule, the wind comes from the southeast in Summer and the northwest in winter.

The average temperature data of Panrui is given below ↓ for the last few years (in degrees Celsius)-

MonthMaximum temperatureMinimum temperature
January306
February3512
March3913
April4017
May3922
June4125
July3323
August3722
September3722
October3317
November3014
December307
Yearly416

Demographics

As per the 2011 Census of India, Panrui had a total population of 923 of which 478 (52%) were males and 445 (48%) were females. Population below 6 years was 114. The total number of literates in Panrui was 632 (78.12% of the population over 6 years).[3]

Religion in Panrui
Panrui Percent
Hindu
93.29%
Muslim
6.71%

The village is divided into two moujas, Panrui (J.L. no 187) and Muchiyara (J.L. no 188). An irrigation canal located on the south side of this village serves as a source of irrigation for the entire area of Panrui Gram-Panchayet. According to the voter enrollment list in 2016, the village has more than 320 households and a population of 1146. Males constitute 51.74% (593) of the population and females 48.26% (553). In this village, 17% of the population is under 10 years of age. Many categories of peoples are seen here like SC, ST, OBC, Gen etc. This village is divided into several para/colonies like Ghosh-para, Bamun-para, Das-para, Dome-para, Bagdi-para etc. Villagers are very peaceful. The village has a good reputation without any kind of political disputes. Yet now there is no significant loss due to natural calamities. But irony of the fact is the presence of Panrui Police Station as an administrative unit. Administration handle all disputes and political calamities through Panrui Police Station in effective way. That's why the media makes a big thing of Panrui and play a role of traducer.

Flora and Fauna

  • Flora: The eastern portion of the village is a continuation of the rice plain and in the middle of this village there are various types of vegetables. Trees like mango, palm, bamboo are frequently found. Other abundant species are jack, arjun, sishu, pakur, bot, tentul, mahua etc.
  • Fauna: The carnivores of the village include dogs, cats, foxes, and other small species. The birds commonly found in the district include green pigeons and various sparrows. Common birds of this village are Indian robin, drongo, hawk-cuckoo, koel, sunbird, Indian roller (nilkantha), parrot, crow, and chicken which are found in abundance. The major varieties of fish include rui and katla which are found in ponds. Bigger ponds, which are numerous in the village are stocked with rui, katla, mrigal, magur, and koi.

Economy

Panrui is one and only the fastest growing retail markets and business places in this area, which is why many villagers and outsiders set up their shops and businesses at this market. But most people in this village are involved in agriculture and daily labour. Some of them have their own business like grocery shop, saloon, sweet store, cloth store etc. A few peoples are in government or public job.

Cultural Festival

Laxmi Puja Banner(2014)

All types of Bengali festivals are enjoyed by villagers here, like Durga Puja, Kali Puja, Nabanna, Manasha Puja etc. and specially Panrui Kalimata Sangha arrange a gorgeous Saraswati Puja every year and nowadays it has become a prominent festival of this village. Muslims enjoy Eid, Muharram etc. here. A Bramhadaitya Mela is happen here in every year in the start of the Bengali calendar month of Magh (January). Many temples are present here like Durga Mandir, Radhamadhav Mandir, Shiv Mandir etc.

Food

Vegetables and rice are the staple foods of this village and are also the main agricultural produce. Fish is also the favorite curry item, usually taken with rice by the villagers as well as by Bengalis. Meat plays an important part in meals. Most of the cooking is done using mustard oil. The most popular Bengali sweet is rasgulla. Fast food is enjoyed by all villagers.

Education

Literacy rate of Panrui (2011)

  Literate (80.6%)
  Illiterate (19.4%)
Panrui Union Amjad High School

A co-ed high schools in the village, named Panrui Union Amjad High School, that recently upgraded as a Higher Secondary School. Except these two primary, one sishuniketan child school and two anganwary centers are also available here. Panrui Jatiya Yuva Computer Saksharata Mission and Panrui Yuva Computer Centre are the two leading computer centres in Panrui market. Local students also goes to others neighbouring schools like, Abhinashpur SriRam High School, Bergram Palli Sebaniketan High School, Gargaria Nirupama Vidya Mandir, Purandarpur High School, Paschim Sundarpur High School, Bholagaria Ahamadia High Madrasha etc. After completing the study students goes colleges for their higher education at Bolpur, Siuri, Barddhaman, Kolkata etc. Some of them studying in Visva-Bharati (বিশ্ব ভারতী) university also.

  • Village has an average literacy rate of 80.6%, higher than the Birbhum district average of 70.9% and national average of 74% also, male literacy is 86%, and female literacy is 78%.

Sports

One of the most popular outdoor sports in the village used to be danguli (literal meaning "ball and stick"). However, in recent times Cricket has replaced some of the popularity of this game. Another sport that can be played both outdoors and indoor, and is still popular among children here is marble, which involves projecting a striker bead with fingers to hit an ensemble of black or green glass beads. In addition to cricket the other most popular outdoor sport of this district are Football, Volley Ball and lukochuri(লুকোচুরি), Kit-kit (কিৎ-কিৎ), Playing Card(তাস), Caram board etc.

Healthcare

Semi adequate health and treatment facilities are available in Panrui village. It has only one tiny health center under Panrui Gram Panchayet. Private chamber are available also in Panrui, like Chandshi Daktar Khana (পাঁরুইয়ের আদি চাঁদসী ডাক্তারখানা), Dental Clinic, etc. and some homeopathic doctor also. More than ten medicine shop available here.

Transport and communication

  • Bus

A very congested bus stand with a waiting room for travellers. Panrui is well connected with bus services through road with Siuri, Bolpur, Kurmitha, Batikar, Hansra, Illambazar etc. N.B.S.T.C. and S.B.S.T. bus services also passes through panrui for Kolkata, Durgapur, Rampurhat, Berhampur, Barddhaman etc. from Bolpur & Siuri. More than 50 private Bus services are available from Panrui.

  • Train

There is no train line in Panrui. Villagers are dependent on Bolpur, Siuri, Ahmedpur, Kopai etc. stations.

  • Others medium of transportations such as

Private cars available in this village like Taxi, Tata Sumo, Maruti, Pick up van, Truck, Tractors, Battery Rickshaw (Toto). Motor bike and Bi cycles are also available almost every family in Panrui. Tractor replacing traditional bullock cart day by day.

  • High speed internet connections are available via Ethernet and broadband, BSNL landline and local cable TV operator provides the high speed internet.

One Sahaj Tatthya Mitra Kendra and numbers of cyber hub available here. A good, strong and dependable mobile network of each and every Telecommunications company is available here, like Aircel, Airtel, BSNL, MTS, Idea, Reliance, Tata, Vodafone etc. All kind of reputed Indian online retailers gives shipping delivery up to Panrui.

Official and administrative status

In this village there are several types of public and Govt. organization with their offices like Veterinary hospital, RI office, Panrui Gram panchayet office, Irrigation revenue collection office, Sahaj Tatthya Mitra Kendra, State Bank of India's Panrui branch, Paschimbanga Gramin Bank, Bandhan Bank, BSNL telephone exchange office, Indane L.P.G. distribution office, Panrui Police Station, Panrui Post Office etc. The Panrui Gram Panchayet comprises with several villages: Panrui, Rasaipur, Bholagaria, Neturi, Lebraswar, Dhanai, Budhura, Digha, Paschim and Purba Sundarpur, Netaipur etc. This village belongs under the Sainthia Development Block, Labhpur Assembly (288), Bolpur constituency, Siuri Sub division and Abhinashpur Post Office (PIN Code - 731121).

References

  1. "District Statistical Handbook 2008, Birbhum" (PDF). Table 2.1. Bureau of Applied Economics and Statistics, Government of West Bengal. Retrieved 11 February 2018.
  2. "Birbhum Police". Police Stations. West Bengal Police. Retrieved 11 February 2018.
  3. "2011 Census – Primary Census Abstract Data Tables". West Bengal – District-wise. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 11 February 2018.
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