Panjara

Panjara is a village located in Tapan subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 5.1km away from sub-district headquarter Tapan. Balurghat is the district headquarter of Panjara village. As per 2009 stats, Dwipkhanda is the gram panchayat of Panjara village.

Here you can discover what makes Panjara unique in its vibrant Tapan-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Panjara’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Panjara

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Panjara is 311518. The village spans a total geographical area of 107.69 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733127. Gangarampur is nearest town to Panjara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

When it comes to local governance, Panjara village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Tapan Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Panjara

Population of Panjara

According to the 2011 Census, Panjara has a total population of about 459, with approximately 218 males and 241 females. The sex ratio is around 1105 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 67 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 271. The overall literacy rate is approximately 43.36%, with male literacy at about 46.33% and female literacy near 40.66%. There are around 113 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Panjara's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Panjara

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Panjara. As per the 2011 stats, Panjara had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Panjara

Knowing the nearby villages of Panjara helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Panjara.

Frequently Asked Questions about Panjara