Panpur - Murarai - I, Birbhum

Panpur is a village situated in the Murarai - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murarai and around 75.5 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Chatra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panpur is 316065. The village covers a total geographical area of 63.45 hectares and falls under the 731219 pincode. Rampurhat is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Panpur

According to the 2011 Census, Panpur village had a total population of 514 people, including 263 males and 251 females, living in 107 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.39%, with male literacy at 64.35% and female literacy at 62.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 121, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Panpur

Panpur 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 Panpur

Public transport in the Panpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chatra, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rampurhat to Panpur is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Panpur is about 75.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Panpur

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

Health Facilities in Panpur

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

FAQs about Panpur