Pakri - Pandua, Hooghly

Pakri is a village situated in the Pandua subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.2 km from Pandua and around 20.6 km from Chinsura. Shikhirachanpta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pakri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pakri is 324898. The village covers a total geographical area of 235.1 hectares and falls under the 712148 pincode. Tribeni is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Pakri

According to the 2011 Census, Pakri village had a total population of 2,743 people, including 1,420 males and 1,323 females, living in 681 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.94%, with male literacy at 84.63% and female literacy at 62.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,097, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,068.

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

Nearby Villages of Pakri

Pakri 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 Pakri

Pakri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Talandu, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tribeni to Pakri is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Pakri is about 20.6 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 Pakri

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

Health Facilities in Pakri

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

FAQs about Pakri