Pasoya - Kumarganj, Dakshin Dinajpur

Pasoya is a village situated in the Kumarganj subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumarganj and around 19.9 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Batun serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pasoya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pasoya is 310963. The village covers a total geographical area of 51.31 hectares and falls under the 733141 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Pasoya

According to the 2011 Census, Pasoya village had a total population of 312 people, including 164 males and 148 females, living in 85 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 94.72%, with male literacy at 97.20% and female literacy at 92.20%.

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

Nearby Villages of Pasoya

Pasoya 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 Pasoya

Pasoya 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 9.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Pasoya is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Pasoya is about 19.9 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 Pasoya

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

Health Facilities in Pasoya

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

FAQs about Pasoya