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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Panchagram village has a total population of 1,706 people, consisting of 897 males and 809 females. The village has 399 households and a sex ratio of 901 females per 1,000 males. There are 245 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,101 literate and 605 illiterate residents. Additionally, 355 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 507 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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