Piakhan
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
The population details of Piakhan cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 387 | 188 | 199 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 37 | 19 | 18 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 57 | 26 | 31 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 182 | 91 | 91 |
| 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 |
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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%.