Piarapur (P) - Serampur Uttarpara, Hooghly
Piarapur (P) is a village situated in the Serampur Uttarpara subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.4 km from Serampur and around 19.9 km from Chinsura. Payarapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Piarapur (P) village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Piarapur (P) is 325563. The village covers a total geographical area of 311.96 hectares and falls under the 712223 pincode. Sheraphuli is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.
Piarapur (P) village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Champdani Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sreerampur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Piarapur (P)
As per Census 2011, Piarapur (P) village has a total population of 4,167 people, consisting of 2,094 males and 2,073 females. The village has 1,042 households and a sex ratio of 989 females per 1,000 males. There are 308 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,904 literate and 1,263 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,519 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Piarapur (P) are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,167 | 2,094 | 2,073 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 308 | 152 | 156 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 2,519 | 1,286 | 1,233 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Literate Population | 2,904 | 1,550 | 1,354 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,263 | 544 | 719 |
Nearby Villages of Piarapur (P)
Piarapur (P) 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Baharampur | South-West | 1.43 km |
| Belumilki (ct) | South | 1.90 km |
| Ramchandrapur | North-West | 2.63 km |
| Haripur | North-West | 2.71 km |
| Bara Kamalapur | West | 2.76 km |
| Mahammadpur | North-West | 2.80 km |
| Jhakari | South-West | 2.91 km |
| Gobindapur | North-West | 3.02 km |
| Madpur | South | 3.08 km |
| Pahlanpur | West | 3.28 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Piarapur (P)
Piarapur (P) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Seoraphuli, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.9 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 2-5 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sheraphuli to Piarapur (P) is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Piarapur (P) is about 19.9 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 Piarapur (P)
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Piarapur (P) village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Piarapur (P)
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Piarapur (P) village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Piarapur (P)
Where is Piarapur (P) located?
Piarapur (P) village is located in Serampur Uttarpara Subdivision, Hooghly district, West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Piarapur (P)?
The Gram Panchayat of Piarapur (P) is Payarapur.
What is the pincode of Piarapur (P)?
The pincode of Piarapur (P) is 712223.
What is the population of Piarapur (P)?
Piarapur (P) has a total population of 4,167, including 2,094 males and 2,073 females.
How many households are there in Piarapur (P)?
There are 1,042 households in Piarapur (P).
What is the literacy rate in Piarapur (P)?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Piarapur (P) is 69.69%. Male literacy is 74.02% and female literacy is 65.32%.