Piasara - Tarakeswar, Hooghly

Piasara is a village situated in the Tarakeswar subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.7 km from Tarakeswar and around 47.1 km from Chinsura. Naitamalpaharpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Piasara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Piasara is 324523. The village covers a total geographical area of 106.1 hectares and falls under the 712403 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Piasara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tarakeswar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Arambag Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Piasara

According to the 2011 Census, Piasara village had a total population of 766 people, including 381 males and 385 females, living in 174 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.18%, with male literacy at 81.27% and female literacy at 65.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 375, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Piasara

Piasara 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 Piasara

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Piasara. The nearest railway station is Bahir Khanda, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Piasara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Piasara is about 47.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Piasara

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

Health Facilities in Piasara

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

FAQs about Piasara