Piakhan

Block / Subdivision Balurghat
District Dakshin Dinajpur
State West Bengal

About Piakhan

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Piakhan village is 311260. Piakhan village is 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.

The total geographical area of village is 99.57 hectares. Piakhan has a total population of 387 peoples, out of which male population is 188 while female population is 199. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1058 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of piakhan village is 65.12% out of which 70.74% males and 59.80% females are literate. There are about 89 houses in piakhan village. Pincode of piakhan village locality is 733133.

When it comes to administration, Piakhan 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, Piakhan village comes under Tapan Vidhan Sabha constituency & Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency. Balurghat is nearest town to piakhan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

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Population of Piakhan

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 387 188 199
Literate Population 252 133 119
Illiterate Population 135 55 80

Connectivity of Piakhan

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

Nearby Villages of Piakhan

Frequently Asked Questions about Piakhan

Where is Piakhan located?

Piakhan village is situated in Balurghat Subdivision, within the Dakshin Dinajpur district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Piakhan?

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

What is the pincode of Piakhan?

The pincode of Piakhan is 733133, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

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

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Piakhan is 387, with 188 males and 199 females.

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

As per the 2011 Census, Piakhan village has a total of 89 households.

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

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Piakhan is 65.12%. The male literacy rate is 70.74%, while the female literacy rate is 59.80%.