Panchshoa Village Overview
Panchshoa is a village in Bolpur Sriniketan tehsil of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It lies about 10.3 km from Sriniketan tehsil headquarters and around 44.4 km from Suri district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Bahiri Panchshowa is the Gram Panchayat for Panchshoa village.
The sections below provide essential information about Panchshoa village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Panchshoa is 317862. The village covers a geographical area of 304.66 hectares and has a pincode of 731240. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Panchshoa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Nanoor Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Bolpur Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Panchshoa
Population & Demographics of Panchshoa
This section provides population and demographic details of Panchshoa village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,851 | 953 | 898 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 235 | 110 | 125 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,031 | 536 | 495 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 248 | 128 | 120 |
| Literate Population | 1,118 | 656 | 462 |
| Illiterate Population | 733 | 297 | 436 |
Key population details of Panchshoa village are given below:
- Panchshoa village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,851, including approximately 953 males and 898 females, with a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 1,031 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 248 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Panchshoa village is good, with a literacy rate of about 60.40%.
- There are around 455 households in Panchshoa village.
Transport & Connectivity of Panchshoa
Transport facilities help residents of Panchshoa village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Panchshoa
The following villages are located close to Panchshoa and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Panchshoa
- Where is Panchshoa located?
- Panchshoa village is located in Bolpur Sriniketan Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Panchshoa?
- The Gram Panchayat of Panchshoa is Bahiri Panchshowa (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Panchshoa?
- The pincode of Panchshoa is 731240.
- What is the population of Panchshoa?
- Panchshoa has a total population of 1,851, including 953 males and 898 females.
- How many households are there in Panchshoa?
- There are 455 households in Panchshoa.
- What is the literacy rate in Panchshoa?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Panchshoa is 60.40%. Male literacy is 68.84% and female literacy is 51.45%.