INTRODUCTION

The rural community survey, conducted by the 5th semester BSc

Nursing students at Bidyadharpur village under Sonarpur-II
Subcentre, is a vital component of our nursing curriculum. This
survey aimed to assess the demographic, socio-economic, and health-
related characteristics of the population to understand the
community's healthcare needs and resources.The survey allowed us to
explore key aspects such as family structures, sanitation, drinking
water facilities, waste disposal systems, immunization coverage, and
prevalent health problems. Through systematic home visits and
interactions, we gathered valuable insights into the rural healthcare
scenario.This report not only provides a comprehensive analysis of
the community's current status but also identifies gaps and areas
requiring attention. It serves as a foundation for developing targeted
interventions and contributing to community health improvement
efforts.
We hope this presentation offers a clear overview of our findings and
emphasizes the importance of such initiatives in nursing education
and practice.
SURVEY OBJECTIVES
Objectives of the Rural Community Survey -
1. To Assess Demographic Characteristics : Collect data on age
distribution, sex ratio, family structure, and marital status within the
community.
2. To Evaluate Socio-Economic Status:Understand the educational
levels, occupations, income patterns, and economic conditions of the
households.
3.To Examine Basic Amenities:Analyze the availability and quality
of drinking water, sanitation facilities, and waste disposal systems.
4. To Assess Health Conditions:Identify prevalent health problems
among adults and children under five years of age.
5. To Determine Healthcare Accessibility:Map the utilization and
proximity of healthcare facilities, immunization status, and awareness
of health services
6. To Identify Public Health Gaps:Recognize areas needing
improvement in community health resources and infrastructure.
7. To Foster Community Health Awareness:Use the survey process
as an opportunity to educate families about hygiene, preventive
healthcare, and immunization.
8. To Provide Data for Interventions
BPHC
Location: Kodalia village, 0.5 km from Subhasgram Railway Station,
South 24 Parganas.
Coverage: Serves a rural population of approximately 50,000 across
Sonarpur-II.
Objective:

 To ensure accessible, affordable, and quality primary health care

in rural areas.
 This hospital forms a critical link in the regional healthcare
infrastructure, improving health outcomes for underserved
communities.
Staff: Doctors, nurses, paramedics, ANMs, ASHAs, and specialists in
maternal and general care.
Key Services:
 Outpatient and inpatient care (30 beds).
 Maternal and child health services, including antenatal care,
deliveries, and immunizations.
 Family planning services and management of chronic diseases.
 Implementation of national health programs (TB, malaria,
leprosy).
 Health education and promotion.
 Anwesha Clinic: Dedicated services for adolescent health,
including counseling and reproductive health care.
 ICTC clinic.
 Anti rabies vaccination.
 Pharmacy.
 Immunisation.
PHC
Location & Accessibility: Kalikapur PHC is located approximately 2
km from Champahati railway station, making it easily accessible. It
serves as a critical health facility for the surrounding rural population.
Population & Area Coverage:The PHC provides healthcare services
to around 65,000 individuals in the plains region. It functions as a
referral centre for its four associated subcentres.
Staffing Pattern: The PHC is staffed with essential personnel,
including medical officers, staff nurses, pharmacists, lab technicians,
and support staff. Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs) are also
stationed at the subcentres for outreach services.
Services Provided
 Curative Services: Treatment of common illnesses, minor
procedures, and emergency care.
 Preventive Services: Immunization drives, maternal and child
health programs, and disease prevention campaigns.
 Promotive Services: Awareness programs on nutrition,
sanitation, and family planning.
 Referral Services: Complex cases are referred to Sonarpur Rural
Hospital or other higher healthcare facilities.
General Activities
 Conducting outpatient consultations and minor in-patient
services.
 Supporting immunization programs.
 Monitoring and managing public health concerns like vector-
borne diseases.
 Hosting health awareness and promotion sessions.
Physical Setup: The PHC has facilities such as consultation rooms, a
minor operation theater, a dispensary, and a delivery room. It is
equipped with essential medical instruments and supplies as per the
IPHS (Indian Public Health Standards).The integration of these
services makes Kalikapur PHC a cornerstone of primary healthcare
for its community, promoting accessible and sustainable health
solutions.

SUBCENTRE
Location: Located within the Sonarpur block in South 24 Parganas,
the Sonarpur II Subcentre is a foundational health unit under
Kalikapur PHC. It serves a population of approximately 5,000-6,000
people in nearby rural villages.
Services: Immunizations, antenatal and postnatal care, basic
treatment for minor ailments, and family planning support.
Staffing: Managed by Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs) who
provide doorstep services, supported by Accredited Social Health
Activists (ASHAs).
Focus Areas: Maternal and child health, nutrition programs, and
health education.
This subcentre acts as a vital link between the community and higher
healthcare facilities like Kalikapur PHC and Sonarpur Rural Hospital.
COMMUNITY IDENTIFICATION DATA
General Information

 Months and year of data collection : November – December

2024
 State-West Bengal
 District- South 24 Pargana
 Block- Sonarpur
 Area- Bidyadharpur
 Village - 04
Physical Setup:

 DOTS clinic
 Yoga Centre
 General Check up
 Tele Medicine facility
 Immunisation
Staffing pattern:

 CHO - 01
 ASHA -03
 CHA – 01
 Female assistant- 01
Health Organization

 Government- Sonarpur Subcentre 2

 School - 02
 ICDS center-06
 Recreation facility – TV, mobile, mela,radio,festival.
AREA ORIENTATION
We are the third year B.Sc. Nursing students Govt. College of
Nursing, West Bengal (Calcutta National Medical College &
Hospital) had our community experience from 11.11.2024 to
06.12.2024 at Sonarpur 2 subcentre . This area is under Kolkata
Municipal Corporation. Under this area approx. 50,000 population.
OUR ACTIVITIES
1. Health Talks:
Focused on maternal health, nutrition, sanitation, and disease
prevention, targeting community awareness and behavior change.
2. Procedures Done:

 Antenatal checkups, immunizations, and minor first aid

treatments.
 Monitoring and follow-up for chronic diseases like diabetes and
hypertension.
3. School Health Program:

 Conducted health checkups for school children.

 Awareness sessions on hygiene, nutrition, and adolescent health.
SURVEY DATA
1. Age
Distribution of frequency and percentage of population
according to the age group: (n = 863 )

Age Frequency Percentage (%)

1. Under 5 years 79 9.16
2. 6-12 years 105 12.16
3. 13-19 years 122 14.12
4. 20-60 years 455 52.74
5. 61-80 years 84 9.73
6. > 80 years 18 2.09
Total 863 100

2. Sex
Distribution of frequency and percentage of population according to
sex ( n = 863 )

Population Frequency Percentage (%)

Male 460 53.3
Female 403 46.7
Total 863 100

3. Religion
Distribution of population according to religion (n=863)

Religion Number Percentage (%)

Hindu 744 86.21
Muslim 119 13.79
Others 0 0
Total 863 100
4. Educational Status
Distribution of population according to occupational status :(n= 784 )

Educational No. of No. of male No. of total Percentage

status female population (%)
Illiterate 90 67 157 20.02
Primary 110 125 235 29.97
Secondary 105 122 227 28.95
HS 42 66 108 13.77
Graduate 23 34 57 7.27
Total 370 414 784 100

5. Occupational Status
Distribution of population according to occupational status
n = 863-(79+105)=679

Occupation Male (%) Female (%) Total

Unemployed 17 45.94 20 54.05 37
Business 95 86.36 15 13.63 110
Service 49 87.5 07 12.5 56
Labour 73 70.87 30 29.12 103
House wife 0 0 136 100 136
Student 127 53.58 110 46.41 273
Total 361 53.16 318 46.84 100

6. Sanitation
Distribution of population according to sanitation ( n=175)

Toilet type No. of use Percentage (%)

Own 170 97.14
Common 05 2.86
Total 175 100
7. Economic Status
Distribution of family according to income per month (n=175)

Income No. of family Percentage

Rs. <5000 13 7.42
Rs. 5000-10,000 67 38.28
Rs. >10,000 95 54.28
Total 175 100

8. Drinking Water
Distribution of family according to drinking water ( n=175)

Item Frequency Percentage (%)

Tube well 05 2.87
Tap water 10 5.71
Filtered water 160 91.42
Total 175 100

9. Waste Disposal
Waste disposal is the process of collecting,transporting and managing
waste materials to eliminate or reduce their impact on the
environment and human health. In rural community, waste disposal
methods involves traditional methods like open dumping or burning
or composting due to limited infrastructure.
In Madsar rural area,the main methods of waste disposal is dumping
of non biodegradable waste in waterbodies and composting of
biodegradable waste materials.
10.Immunisation Status
Immunisation is defined as the procedure by which the body is
prepared to fight against a specific disease.
Children are vulnerable group in our society. All children in our
survey area had been completed their immunisation according to age
as per immunisation schedule.
10. Family Planning
Fertile Persons = 204 (23.64%)
Eligible couple = 102(n)
A. Temporary Method

Type Frequency Percentage

Chhaya 58 56.86
Antara 07 6.86
Condom 16 15.69
Natural method 09 8.83
Copper T 06 5.88
Total 96 94.12

B. Permanent Method

Type Frequency Percentage

Vasectomy 0 0
Tubectomy 06 5.88
Total 06 5.88
11. Type of family
Distribution of population according to types of family (n=175)

Type of family Number Percentage (%)

Nuclear 65 37.14
Joint 73 41.71
Extended 37 21.14
Total 175 100

12. Health problems

a. Under 5 years children
N = 79

Health condition Frequency Pecentage (%)

Diarrhoea 11 13.92
Fever 24 30.38
ARI 09 11.39
Others 07 8.87
Healthy 28 35.44
Total 79 100
b.Adults
N=863-(79+103+122)=559

Health conditions Frequency Percentage

Hypertension 120 21.47
Cancer 2 0.36
Diabetes 90 16.1
COPD 35 6.26
Eye problem 60 10.73
Skin problems 78 13.95
Tuberculosis 2 0.36
Others 14.31
80
Normal ( healthy) 92 16.46

Total 559 100

ACTION TAKEN FOR HEALTH PROBLEMS
1. BP checking
2. Weight checking.
3. Physical Examinations.
4. Demonstration:ORS making, ROM exercise, Hand washing.
5. Health teaching given on :
 Importance of toys in children.
 Prevention of PEM.
 Prevention of anaemia.
 Prevention of tuberculosis.
 Methods of food preservation at home.
 Importance of breastfeeding.
 Importance of weaning.
 Home care of a patient with fever.
 Prevention of vectorborne and waterborne and airborne diseases.
 Home accident in childhood.
 Hazards of street food
 Menstrual hygiene.
 Care of girl child.
 Importance of immunisation.
 Prevention of food poisoning.
6. Assessments : Newborn assessment, Adult assessment. Toddler
assessment, Infant assessment, General physical assessment.
LIMITATIONS
Healthcare Limitations :

 Limited access to healthcare facilities: Few hospitals, clinics, or

healthcare centers may be available, making it difficult for
residents to access medical care.
 Shortage of medical professionals: Insufficient number of
doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals may lead to
inadequate healthcare services.
 Limited diagnostic facilities: Lack of advanced diagnostic
equipment, such as MRI or CT scanners, may hinder accurate
diagnosis and treatment.
 Inadequate emergency services: Insufficient ambulance services
or emergency response systems may delay medical attention in
critical situations.
Infrastructure Limitations

 Poor road connectivity: Bad road conditions may make it

difficult for residents to access nearby towns or cities for
healthcare, education, or employment.
 Limited public transportation: Inadequate public transportation
options may restrict mobility and access to essential services.
 Inadequate electricity supply: Frequent power outages or limited
electricity supply may affect healthcare facilities,
communication, and overall quality of life.
 Limited access to clean water and sanitation: Inadequate access
to clean water and sanitation facilities may lead to water-borne
diseases and other health issues.
Education Limitations

 Limited access to schools: Few schools or educational

institutions may be available, making it difficult for children to
access quality education.
 Shortage of qualified teachers: Insufficient number of qualified
teachers may affect the quality of education.
 Limited access to digital resources: Inadequate access to
computers, internet, or other digital resources may hinder
learning and development.
Economic Limitations

 Limited job opportunities: Few employment opportunities may

be available, leading to poverty and economic instability.
 Low income: Residents may have limited financial resources,
making it difficult to access healthcare, education, or other
essential services.
 Limited access to markets: Inadequate access to markets may
restrict the sale of local products, affecting the local economy.

These limitations may impact the overall quality of life, health,

education, and economic stability of residents in Sonarpur rural area.
RECOMMENDATION
Healthcare Recommendations
 Establish Community Health Centers: Provide accessible
healthcare services, including emergency care, maternal and
child healthcare, and management of chronic diseases.
 Recruit and Train Healthcare Professionals: Ensure an adequate
number of doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals
are recruited and trained to provide quality healthcare services.
 Implement Telemedicine Services: Leverage technology to
provide remote healthcare consultations, reducing the need for
patients to travel long distances.
 Promote Health Education and Awareness: Organize community
outreach programs to educate residents on healthy practices,
disease prevention, and management.
Education Recommendations
 Establish and Upgrade Schools: Ensure access to quality
education by establishing and upgrading schools, including
infrastructure and resources.
 Recruit and Train Teachers: Ensure an adequate number of
qualified teachers are recruited and trained to provide quality
education.
 Implement Digital Learning Initiatives: Leverage technology to
provide access to digital learning resources, including online
courses and educational software.
 Promote Adult Education and Literacy Programs: Organize
community-based programs to promote adult education and
literacy.
Economic Recommendations
 Promote Local Economic Development: Support local
entrepreneurs and small businesses through training,
mentorship, and access to finance.
 Establish Rural Livelihood Programs: Implement programs to
promote rural livelihoods, including agriculture, animal
husbandry, and handicrafts.
 Improve Market Access: Establish linkages with markets to
enable rural producers to sell their products, improving their
income and livelihoods.
 Provide Financial Inclusion Services: Ensure access to financial
services, including savings, credit, and insurance, to support
rural economic development.
Infrastructure Recommendations
 Improve Road Connectivity: Upgrade and maintain roads to
improve connectivity and access to markets, healthcare, and
education.
 Enhance Electricity Supply: Ensure reliable and adequate
electricity supply to support healthcare, education, and
economic development.
 Provide Clean Water and Sanitation: Ensure access to clean
water and sanitation facilities to improve public health and
hygiene.
 Establish Waste Management Systems: Implement waste
management systems to maintain a clean and healthy
environment.
Social Recommendations
 Promote Community Engagement and Participation: Encourage
community participation in decision-making processes, ensuring
that local needs and concerns are addressed.
 Support Women's Empowerment and Gender Equality:
Implement programs to promote women's empowerment,
education, and economic development.
 Foster Social Cohesion and Inclusion: Promote social cohesion
and inclusion by supporting community-based initiatives that
bring people together.
 Provide Support for Vulnerable Populations: Ensure support for
vulnerable populations, including the elderly, children, and
people with disabilities.
CONCLUSION
The rural survey at Sonarpur II Subcentre provided insights into the
community's healthcare needs, achievements, and challenges. While
services like immunization and maternal care are effective, gaps in
infrastructure, accessibility, and health awareness remain. This
activity enriched students' understanding of rural health dynamics and
highlighted the need for collaborative efforts to improve primary
healthcare delivery.
ANNEXURE

VOTE OF THANKS

On behalf of the 35 students of the 5th semester BSc Nursing, we

would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all those who have
contributed to the successful completion of this report presentation on
our rural community posting.
First and foremost, we would like to thank our esteemed mentors,
Madam Snita Bhunia, Madam Anupama Saha, and Madam Sudipa
Das, for their unwavering guidance, support, and encouragement
throughout this project. Their valuable insights and feedback have
played a significant role in shaping our understanding of community
health and its importance.
We are also grateful to Madam K. Chandra, the Principal, for
granting us permission to conduct this community posting and report
presentation. Her constant motivation and belief in the potential of
nursing students have been a source of inspiration for us.
Finally, we would like to thank the residents of the community and the
local health workers who welcomed us and provided invaluable
information during our home visits, enabling us to gather the
necessary data for this report.
We sincerely appreciate everyone's contribution and look forward to
presenting the findings of our research.

Thank you!
PERMISSION LETTER
STATISTICAL REPRESENTATION
Distribution of population according to age group

N=863

Age

Under 5 years
6-12 years
13-19 years
20-60 years
61-80 years
>80 years

FIGURE 1

Inference:The above mentioned figure describes that the distribution

of populations according to age group represents that maximum
population in the rural survey area 20-60 years age group.
STATISTICAL REPRESENTATION
Distribution of family according to types of family

N=175

Family

Nuclear
Joint
Extended

FIGURE 2

Inference: Among 175 families, 37.14 % belongs from nuclear

family, 41.71% belongs from joint family,21.14%belongs from
extended family.
STATISTICAL REPRESENTATION
Distribution of eligible couple according to use of contraceptive
method

N=102

Frequency of family planning methods

70

60

50

40

30
Frequency of family planning
20 methods
10

FIGURE 3

Inference : In our survey area, people chooses oral pills(Chhaya)

more than other methods.
STATISTICAL REPRESENTATION
Under 5 years children health problem
N=79

Others

ARI
4-5 years
2-4 years
Fever 0-2 years

Diarrhoea

0 2 4 6 8 10 12

FIGURE 4

Inference : In our survey area , children are most affected by

fever specially children of 0-2 years.
STATISTICAL REPRESENTATION
Health problems of community people
N=559

Percentage of diseases

Hypertension
Diabetes
Cancer
Tuberculosis
COPS
Eye Problems

FIGURE 5

Inference:The above mentioned figure describes that the maximum

range of population suffers from hypertension mainly.
STATISTICAL REPRESENTATION
Distribution of population according to occupation
N=679

Student

House wife

Labour
Female

Service Male

Business

Unemployed

0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160

FIGURE 6
Inference : In our survey area , most of the female are housewifes
and most of the male are doing business.
STATISTICAL REPRESENTATION
Distribution of population according to educational status
N=784
140

120

100

80
Female
60 Male

40

20

0
Illetarate Primarey Secondary HS Graduate

FIGURE 7
Inference: In our survey area, most people have primary level of
education.