Paikpara - Pandua, Hooghly

Paikpara is a village situated in the Pandua subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.5 km from Pandua and around 25.5 km from Chinsura. Jayerdwarbasini serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paikpara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paikpara is 324839. The village covers a total geographical area of 119.7 hectares and falls under the 712149 pincode. Bansberia is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Paikpara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Paikpara

According to the 2011 Census, Paikpara village had a total population of 604 people, including 315 males and 289 females, living in 137 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.72%, with male literacy at 75.43% and female literacy at 53.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 443.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population604315289
Child Population (0–6 yrs)402218
Scheduled Castes (SC)443232211
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population365221144
Illiterate Population23994145

Nearby Villages of Paikpara

Paikpara 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SibpurSouth0.73 km
SrinagarEast1.27 km
KamtaiSouth-West1.28 km
BelunNorth1.35 km
SachitaraWest1.43 km
NagarparaSouth-East1.84 km
Dalua GachhiEast1.96 km
MairariSouth-West2.18 km
RosnaEast2.39 km
Ayma NababpurNorth-West2.52 km

Transport and Connectivity of Paikpara

Paikpara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pundooah, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bansberia to Paikpara is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Paikpara is about 25.5 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 Paikpara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Paikpara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Paikpara

Where is Paikpara located?

Paikpara village is located in Pandua Subdivision, Hooghly district, West Bengal, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Paikpara?

The Gram Panchayat of Paikpara is Jayerdwarbasini.

What is the pincode of Paikpara?

The pincode of Paikpara is 712149.

What is the population of Paikpara?

Paikpara had a total population of 604, including 315 males and 289 females.

How many households are there in Paikpara?

Paikpara had 137 households.

What is the literacy rate in Paikpara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Paikpara was 64.72%. Male literacy was 75.43% and female literacy was 53.14%.