Pahana - Mayureswar - I, Birbhum

Pahana is a village situated in the Mayureswar - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mollarpur and around 40.5 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Dakshingram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pahana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pahana is 316548. The village covers a total geographical area of 124.81 hectares and falls under the 731216 pincode. Rampurhat is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Pahana

As per Census 2011, Pahana village has a total population of 601 people, consisting of 323 males and 278 females. The village has 168 households and a sex ratio of 860 females per 1,000 males. There are 67 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 425 literate and 176 illiterate residents. Additionally, 354 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pahana

Pahana 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 Pahana

Pahana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Mallarpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rampurhat to Pahana is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Pahana is about 40.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pahana

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

Health Facilities in Pahana

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

FAQs about Pahana