Paikpara Village Overview
Paikpara is a village in Nalhati I tehsil of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It lies about 5.5 km from Nalhati tehsil headquarters. Suri is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Paikpara village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Paikpara village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Paikpara is 316201. The village covers a geographical area of 1251.85 hectares and has a pincode of 731220. Nalhati is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.
Location Map of Paikpara
Population & Demographics of Paikpara
This section provides population and demographic details of Paikpara village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,993 | 5,125 | 4,868 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 1,335 | 678 | 657 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 5,162 | 2,657 | 2,505 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 365 | 182 | 183 |
| Literate Population | 6,310 | 3,484 | 2,826 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,683 | 1,641 | 2,042 |
Key population details of Paikpara village are given below:
- Paikpara village is a densely populated village with a total population of around 9,993, including approximately 5,125 males and 4,868 females, with a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 5,162 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 365 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Paikpara village is good, with a literacy rate of about 63.14%.
- There are around 2,282 households in Paikpara village.
Transport & Connectivity of Paikpara
Transport facilities help residents of Paikpara village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Paikpara
The following villages are located close to Paikpara and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Paikpara
- Where is Paikpara located?
- Paikpara village is located in Nalhati I Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Paikpara?
- Paikpara is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Paikpara?
- The pincode of Paikpara is 731220.
- What is the population of Paikpara?
- Paikpara has a total population of 9,993, including 5,125 males and 4,868 females.
- How many households are there in Paikpara?
- There are 2,282 households in Paikpara.
- What is the literacy rate in Paikpara?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Paikpara is 63.14%. Male literacy is 67.98% and female literacy is 58.05%.