Panagar

Panagar is a village located in Kanksa subdivision of Barddhaman district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 6.1km away from sub-district headquarter Kanksa. Barddhaman is the district headquarter of Panagar village. As per 2009 stats, Trilokchandrapur is the gram panchayat of Panagar village.

Here you can discover what makes Panagar unique in its vibrant Kanksa-Barddhaman region. You’ll see Panagar’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Panagar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Panagar is 318854. The village spans a total geographical area of 606.22 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 713420. Panagarh is nearest town to Panagar village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Panagar village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Galsi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bardhaman - Durgapur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Panagar

Population of Panagar

According to the 2011 Census, Panagar has a total population of about 5,510, with approximately 2,796 males and 2,714 females. The sex ratio is around 970 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 650 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,514 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 341. The overall literacy rate is approximately 69.62%, with male literacy at about 74.79% and female literacy near 64.30%. There are around 1,249 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Panagar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Panagar

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Panagar. As per the 2011 stats, Panagar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Panagar

Knowing the nearby villages of Panagar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Panagar.

Frequently Asked Questions about Panagar