Paigara - Khoyrasol, Birbhum

Paigara is a village situated in the Khoyrasol subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khoyrasol and around 26.6 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Panchra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paigara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paigara is 318411. The village covers a total geographical area of 125.12 hectares and falls under the 731125 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Paigara

As per Census 2011, Paigara village has a total population of 607 people, consisting of 326 males and 281 females. The village has 171 households and a sex ratio of 861 females per 1,000 males. There are 67 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 424 literate and 183 illiterate residents. Additionally, 149 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 43 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Paigara

Paigara 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 Paigara

Paigara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Panchra, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Paigara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Paigara is about 26.6 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 Paigara

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

Health Facilities in Paigara

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

FAQs about Paigara