Piarapur - Kumarganj, Dakshin Dinajpur
Piarapur is a village situated in the Kumarganj subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumarganj and around 36.9 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Jakirpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Piarapur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Piarapur is 310827. The village covers a total geographical area of 46.79 hectares and falls under the 733133 pincode.
Piarapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Piarapur
Piarapur 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Setor | North-East | 0.50 km |
| Siptabad | North | 0.88 km |
| Darajpur | West | 1.23 km |
| Bhagabanpur | North-West | 1.60 km |
| Debipur | North | 1.62 km |
| Radhakrishnpur | South | 1.70 km |
| Enatullapur Munjarichak | West | 1.77 km |
| Uchat | West | 1.78 km |
| Anarpur | South-West | 1.90 km |
| Badikanai | North-West | 2.09 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Piarapur
Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Piarapur. The nearest railway station is Mallickpur Hat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.4 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Balurghat to Piarapur is about 36.9 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 Piarapur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Piarapur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Piarapur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Piarapur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Piarapur
Where is Piarapur located?
Piarapur village is located in Kumarganj Subdivision, Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Piarapur?
The Gram Panchayat of Piarapur is Jakirpur.
What is the pincode of Piarapur?
The pincode of Piarapur is 733133.