Pantahari - Khanakul - I, Hooghly

Pantahari is a village situated in the Khanakul - I subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.2 km from Khanakul and around 80.4 km from Chinsura. Balipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pantahari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pantahari is 325876. The village covers a total geographical area of 111.38 hectares and falls under the 712401 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Pantahari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pursurah Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Arambag Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pantahari

According to the 2011 Census, Pantahari village had a total population of 1,582 people, including 799 males and 783 females, living in 371 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.83%, with male literacy at 87.96% and female literacy at 63.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 528.

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

Nearby Villages of Pantahari

Pantahari 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 Pantahari

Pantahari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Pantahari is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Pantahari is about 80.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pantahari

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

Health Facilities in Pantahari

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

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