Paikar

Block / Subdivision Murarai Ii
District Birbhum
State West Bengal

About Paikar

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Paikar village is 316106. Paikar village is located in Murarai Ii subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 82.1km away from district headquarter Paikar. Paikar is the sub-district headquarter of Paikar village. As per 2009 stats, Paikar Ii is the gram panchayat of Paikar village.

The total geographical area of village is 821.5 hectares. Paikar has a total population of 12,250 peoples, out of which male population is 6,134 while female population is 6,116. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 997 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of paikar village is 52.48% out of which 56.67% males and 48.28% females are literate. There are about 2,751 houses in paikar village. Pincode of paikar village locality is 731221.

When it comes to administration, Paikar village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Paikar village comes under Murarai Vidhan Sabha constituency & Birbhum Lok Sabha constituency. Jangipur is nearest town to paikar village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Paikar

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 12,250 6,134 6,116
Literate Population 6,429 3,476 2,953
Illiterate Population 5,821 2,658 3,163

Connectivity of Paikar

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Paikar

Frequently Asked Questions about Paikar

Where is Paikar located?

Paikar village is situated in Murarai Ii Subdivision, within the Birbhum district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Paikar?

The Gram Panchayat of Paikar is Paikar Ii (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Paikar?

The pincode of Paikar is 731221, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Paikar as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Paikar is 12,250, with 6,134 males and 6,116 females.

How many households are there in Paikar as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Paikar village has a total of 2,751 households.

What is the literacy rate in Paikar as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Paikar is 52.48%. The male literacy rate is 56.67%, while the female literacy rate is 48.28%.