Panpa - Pandua, Hooghly

Panpa is a village situated in the Pandua subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.6 km from Pandua and around 32 km from Chinsura. Jamnagarmondalaii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panpa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panpa is 324774. The village covers a total geographical area of 69.33 hectares and falls under the 712149 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Panpa

As per Census 2011, Panpa village has a total population of 505 people, consisting of 239 males and 266 females. The village has 115 households and a sex ratio of 1,112 females per 1,000 males. There are 68 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 365 literate and 140 illiterate residents. Additionally, 31 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 206 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Panpa

Panpa 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 Panpa

Panpa 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 42.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Panpa is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Panpa is about 32 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 Panpa

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

Health Facilities in Panpa

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

FAQs about Panpa