Pachiara - Illambazar, Birbhum

Pachiara is a village situated in the Illambazar subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Illambazar and around 36.7 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Nanasole serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pachiara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pachiara is 318007. The village covers a total geographical area of 276.19 hectares and falls under the 731124 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Pachiara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Pachiara

According to the 2011 Census, Pachiara village had a total population of 1,376 people, including 694 males and 682 females, living in 314 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.68%, with male literacy at 80.99% and female literacy at 64.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 240, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 36.

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

Nearby Villages of Pachiara

Pachiara 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 Pachiara

Pachiara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Prantik, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Pachiara is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Pachiara is about 36.7 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pachiara

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

Health Facilities in Pachiara

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

FAQs about Pachiara