Paikpara - Mayureswar - I, Birbhum

Paikpara is a village situated in the Mayureswar - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mollarpur and around 40.9 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Dakshingram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paikpara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paikpara is 316589. The village covers a total geographical area of 109.23 hectares and falls under the 731216 pincode. Rampurhat is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Paikpara

As per Census 2011, Paikpara village has a total population of 403 people, consisting of 209 males and 194 females. The village has 111 households and a sex ratio of 928 females per 1,000 males. There are 43 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 305 literate and 98 illiterate residents. Additionally, 148 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Paikpara

Paikpara 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 Paikpara

Paikpara 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 59.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rampurhat to Paikpara is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Paikpara is about 40.9 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 Paikpara

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

Health Facilities in Paikpara

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

FAQs about Paikpara