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.

Panchahar has its own place in the vibrant Birbhum region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

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.

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Population of Panchahar

Below is a concise population overview of Panchahar as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Panchahar village:

• The total population of Panchahar village is around 1,578, including approximately 792 males and 786 females, with a sex ratio of 992 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 219 children aged 0–6 years in Panchahar village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Panchahar village has 595 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
• The literacy rate of Panchahar village is about 46.20%, with male literacy at 50.76% and female literacy at 41.60%.
• There are around 369 households in Panchahar village.

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.

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