Panchagram - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Panchagram is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 33.6 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Uday serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panchagram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panchagram is 310760. The village covers a total geographical area of 301.9 hectares and falls under the 733140 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Panchagram

According to the 2011 Census, Panchagram village had a total population of 1,706 people, including 897 males and 809 females, living in 399 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.36%, with male literacy at 80.47% and female literacy at 69.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 355, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 507.

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

Nearby Villages of Panchagram

Panchagram 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 Panchagram

Panchagram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rampur Bazar, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Panchagram is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Panchagram is about 33.6 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Panchagram

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

Health Facilities in Panchagram

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

FAQs about Panchagram