Piakhan - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Piakhan is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.1 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Najirpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Piakhan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Piakhan is 311260. The village covers a total geographical area of 99.57 hectares and falls under the 733133 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Piakhan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tapan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balurghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Piakhan

According to the 2011 Census, Piakhan village had a total population of 387 people, including 188 males and 199 females, living in 89 households. The sex ratio was 1,059 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.00%, with male literacy at 78.70% and female literacy at 65.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 57, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 182.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Piakhan

Piakhan is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Piakhan

Piakhan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 4.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Piakhan is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Piakhan is about 15.2 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Piakhan

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Piakhan village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Piakhan

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Piakhan village are given below:

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