Piragram - Pandua, Hooghly

Piragram is a village situated in the Pandua subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.6 km from Pandua and around 40.9 km from Chinsura. Jamna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Piragram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Piragram is 324759. The village covers a total geographical area of 137.99 hectares and falls under the 712134 pincode. Memari is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Piragram

According to the 2011 Census, Piragram village had a total population of 1,223 people, including 619 males and 604 females, living in 302 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.94%, with male literacy at 73.79% and female literacy at 60.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 298, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 552.

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

Nearby Villages of Piragram

Piragram 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 Piragram

Piragram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bainchi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Memari to Piragram is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Piragram is about 40.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Piragram

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

Health Facilities in Piragram

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

FAQs about Piragram