Pirgaon - Kumarganj, Dakshin Dinajpur
Pirgaon is a village situated in the Kumarganj subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumarganj and around 17.3 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Bhour serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pirgaon village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Pirgaon is 310931. The village covers a total geographical area of 48 hectares and falls under the 733141 pincode.
Pirgaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Pirgaon
Pirgaon 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Behatair | South-East | 0.75 km |
| Gaurangapur | North-West | 0.78 km |
| Prasadpur | South-East | 1.16 km |
| Kuraha | North-East | 1.19 km |
| Shyamnagar | South-West | 1.23 km |
| Netradanga | South | 1.25 km |
| Batrispara | West | 1.53 km |
| Lakshmankuri | North-West | 1.61 km |
| Narayanpur | North | 1.91 km |
| Chak-behatair | East | 1.97 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Pirgaon
Public transport in the Pirgaon 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 12.4 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Balurghat to Pirgaon is about 17.3 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 Pirgaon
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Pirgaon village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within <1 km |
Health Facilities in Pirgaon
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pirgaon village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Pirgaon
Where is Pirgaon located?
Pirgaon village is located in Kumarganj Subdivision, Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Pirgaon?
The Gram Panchayat of Pirgaon is Bhour.
What is the pincode of Pirgaon?
The pincode of Pirgaon is 733141.