Panitara - Kumarganj, Dakshin Dinajpur

Panitara is a village situated in the Kumarganj subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumarganj and around 34.6 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Samjia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panitara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panitara is 310793. The village covers a total geographical area of 97.45 hectares and falls under the 733141 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Panitara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Panitara

According to the 2011 Census, Panitara village had a total population of 249 people, including 132 males and 117 females, living in 64 households. The sex ratio was 886 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.70%, with male literacy at 67.77% and female literacy at 52.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 144, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Panitara

Panitara 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 Panitara

Panitara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mallickpur Hat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Panitara is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Panitara is about 34.6 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 Panitara

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

Health Facilities in Panitara

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

FAQs about Panitara