Pursurah community development block

Pursurah is a community development block in Arambag subdivision covering roughly 100 square kilometers across West Bengal's Hooghly district. The area features rural settlements surrounded by cultivated fields and waterways that shape daily life.

This block has been an agricultural center for generations, with farmers cultivating rice, jute, and potatoes on fertile land. These rural practices shaped settlement patterns and regional development over time.

The temples in Parul feature detailed terracotta work that reflects local building styles and remains central to community worship. These crafted details show traditions passed down through generations of local artisans.

The block has a primary health center and additional medical facilities available for visitors and residents needing basic care. It helps to locate these services beforehand if planning to spend time exploring the rural area.

Ferry services connect different areas and preserve a traditional form of river navigation that has survived for generations. These waterways shape how communities interact and move across the region daily.

Location: Arambag subdivision

Elevation above the sea: 13 m

Shares border with: Raina II community development block, Dhaniakhali community development block, Tarakeswar community development block, Jangipara community development block, Khanakul I community development block, Arambagh community development block

GPS coordinates: 22.85028,87.96278

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:10