Panpur - Amta - I, Howrah

Panpur is a village situated in the Amta - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.7 km from Amta and around 29.7 km from Howrah. Bhandargachha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panpur is 332683. The village covers a total geographical area of 58.89 hectares and falls under the 711401 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Panpur

As per Census 2011, Panpur village has a total population of 1,651 people, consisting of 834 males and 817 females. The village has 377 households and a sex ratio of 979 females per 1,000 males. There are 153 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,272 literate and 379 illiterate residents. Additionally, 358 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Panpur

Panpur 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 Panpur

Panpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bir Shibpur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Panpur is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Panpur is about 29.7 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 Panpur

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

Health Facilities in Panpur

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

FAQs about Panpur