Piakhan

Piakhan is a village located in Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 14.1km away from Balurghat, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Piakhan village. As per 2009 stats, Najirpur is the gram panchayat of Piakhan village.

Here you can discover what makes Piakhan unique in its vibrant Balurghat-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Piakhan’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 Piakhan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Piakhan is 311260. The village spans a total geographical area of 99.57 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733133. Balurghat is nearest town to Piakhan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Piakhan 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 Tapan Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Piakhan

Population of Piakhan

According to the 2011 Census, Piakhan has a total population of about 387, with approximately 188 males and 199 females. The sex ratio is around 1058 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 37 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 57 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 182. The overall literacy rate is approximately 65.12%, with male literacy at about 70.74% and female literacy near 59.80%. There are around 89 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Piakhan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Piakhan

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

Nearby Villages of Piakhan

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

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