Purandarpur
Purandarpur is a village in West Bengal, India, between Suri and Bolpur. It is located approximately 8 km from Suri, 11 km from Ahmadpur, 13 km from Sainthia and 28 km from Bolpur Shantiniketan.
The village is located at the connecting point of the roads from Bolpur to Suri and Ahmadpur to Suri. The nearest railway station is at Suri, which is the District headquarters of Birbhum.
Demographics
According to 2011 census, Purandarpur had a population of approximately 4,452.
The common language of communication is Bengali .
Mode of living
The main means of livelihood is agriculture and business and some service man.
Places of interest
Behira, a popular spot for tourists, is situated 2 km on the way to Bolpur.
, A very old Kalimandir in the bank of Bakreshwar river in a deep forest is the main attraction having its natural beauty.
There are a Dharmaraj Temple in the village, where an annual festival is held at the regarding the Dharmaraj Myths. A Mahaprabhu temple is also in the village.
Several Durga Pujas are held every year. Rabindra Sangha Sarbajanin Durgotsob in Madhya Palli.
Dutta para Durgabari (matrimandir), Dangalpara Sarbajanin Durgotsab, and Bandhab samiti's Durga Puja
are well known. Also the 70 ft long Kali murti in Shyama Puja arranged by Bandhab Samity makes it an even more attractive event.
