Pilkhan - Khanakul - I, Hooghly

Pilkhan is a village situated in the Khanakul - I subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.1 km from Khanakul and around 82.9 km from Chinsura. Ghoshpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pilkhan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pilkhan is 325817. The village covers a total geographical area of 383.74 hectares and falls under the 712613 pincode. Arambag is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Pilkhan

As per Census 2011, Pilkhan village has a total population of 4,176 people, consisting of 2,149 males and 2,027 females. The village has 957 households and a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males. There are 481 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,889 literate and 1,287 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,400 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Pilkhan are given below:

Nearby Villages of Pilkhan

Pilkhan 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 Pilkhan

Pilkhan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambag to Pilkhan is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Pilkhan is about 82.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pilkhan

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

Health Facilities in Pilkhan

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

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