Pirijpur Village - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Pirijpur is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.5 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Chingishpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pirijpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pirijpur is 311362. The village covers a total geographical area of 277.9 hectares and falls under the 733145 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Pirijpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balurghat Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Pirijpur

As per Census 2011, Pirijpur village has a total population of 1,207 people, consisting of 605 males and 602 females. The village has 280 households and a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males. There are 118 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 824 literate and 383 illiterate residents. Additionally, 132 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 944 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Pirijpur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Pirijpur

Pirijpur 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 Pirijpur

Pirijpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Pirijpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Pirijpur is about 20.2 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 Pirijpur

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

Health Facilities in Pirijpur

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

FAQs about Pirijpur