Paikuni - Illambazar, Birbhum

Paikuni is a village situated in the Illambazar subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Illambazar and around 39.1 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Dharampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paikuni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paikuni is 318006. The village covers a total geographical area of 224.78 hectares and falls under the 731214 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Paikuni

As per Census 2011, Paikuni village has a total population of 1,509 people, consisting of 778 males and 731 females. The village has 332 households and a sex ratio of 939 females per 1,000 males. There are 230 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 998 literate and 511 illiterate residents. Additionally, 153 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 38 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Paikuni are given below:

Nearby Villages of Paikuni

Paikuni 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 Paikuni

Paikuni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Prantik, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Paikuni is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Paikuni is about 39.1 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 Paikuni

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

Health Facilities in Paikuni

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

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