Panchahar

Panchahar is a village located in Murarai Ii subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 5.3km away from sub-district headquarter Paikar (tehsildar office) and 87.1km away from district headquarter Suri. As per 2009 stats, Jajigram is the gram panchayat of Panchahar village.

Here you can discover what makes Panchahar unique in its vibrant Murarai Ii-Birbhum region. You’ll see Panchahar’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Panchahar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Panchahar is 316101. The village spans a total geographical area of 165.26 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731221. Jangipur is nearest town to Panchahar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Panchahar village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Murarai Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Birbhum Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Panchahar

Population of Panchahar

According to the 2011 Census, Panchahar has a total population of about 1,578, with approximately 792 males and 786 females. The sex ratio is around 992 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 219 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 595 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 46.20%, with male literacy at about 50.76% and female literacy near 41.60%. There are around 369 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Panchahar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Panchahar

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Panchahar. As per the 2011 stats, Panchahar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Panchahar

Knowing the nearby villages of Panchahar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Panchahar.

Frequently Asked Questions about Panchahar