Panjipukur - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Panjipukur is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.5 km from Polba and around 18.5 km from Chinsura. Harit serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panjipukur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panjipukur is 325281. The village covers a total geographical area of 46.9 hectares and falls under the 712305 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Panjipukur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Saptagram Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hooghly Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Panjipukur

According to the 2011 Census, Panjipukur village had a total population of 587 people, including 307 males and 280 females, living in 134 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.79%, with male literacy at 74.28% and female literacy at 64.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 17, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 159.

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

Nearby Villages of Panjipukur

Panjipukur 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 Panjipukur

Public transport in the Panjipukur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chandanpur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Panjipukur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Panjipukur is about 18.5 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 Panjipukur

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

Health Facilities in Panjipukur

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

FAQs about Panjipukur