Panchshoa

Panchshoa is a village located in Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 10.3km away from sub-district headquarter Sriniketan (tehsildar office) and 44.4km away from district headquarter Suri. As per 2009 stats, Bahiri Panchshowa is the gram panchayat of Panchshoa village.

Here you can discover what makes Panchshoa unique in its vibrant Bolpur Sriniketan-Birbhum region. You’ll see Panchshoa’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 Panchshoa

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Panchshoa is 317862. The village spans a total geographical area of 304.66 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731240. Bolpur is nearest town to Panchshoa village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Panchshoa 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 Nanoor Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bolpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Panchshoa

Population of Panchshoa

According to the 2011 Census, Panchshoa has a total population of about 1,851, with approximately 953 males and 898 females. The sex ratio is around 942 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 235 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,031 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 248. The overall literacy rate is approximately 60.40%, with male literacy at about 68.84% and female literacy near 51.45%. There are around 455 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Panchshoa's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Panchshoa

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

Nearby Villages of Panchshoa

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

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