Panchshoa - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Panchshoa is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 44.4 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Bahiri-panchshowa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panchshoa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panchshoa is 317862. The village covers a total geographical area of 304.66 hectares and falls under the 731240 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Panchshoa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nanoor Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Panchshoa

According to the 2011 Census, Panchshoa village had a total population of 1,851 people, including 953 males and 898 females, living in 455 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.18%, with male literacy at 77.82% and female literacy at 59.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,031, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 248.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Panchshoa

Panchshoa is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Panchshoa

Panchshoa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bolpur Shantiniketan, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Panchshoa is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Panchshoa is about 44.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Panchshoa

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Panchshoa village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Panchshoa

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Panchshoa village are given below:

FAQs about Panchshoa