Pichhaldaha - Shyampur - I, Howrah

Pichhaldaha is a village situated in the Shyampur - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.7 km from Shyampur and around 63.2 km from Howrah. Baneswarpur-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pichhaldaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pichhaldaha is 333141. The village covers a total geographical area of 418.96 hectares and falls under the 711314 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Pichhaldaha

According to the 2011 Census, Pichhaldaha village had a total population of 9,131 people, including 4,689 males and 4,442 females, living in 2,117 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.77%, with male literacy at 82.35% and female literacy at 74.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,449, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 17.

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

Nearby Villages of Pichhaldaha

Pichhaldaha 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 Pichhaldaha

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Pichhaldaha. The nearest railway station is Satish Samanta P.h., while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Pichhaldaha is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Pichhaldaha is about 63.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pichhaldaha

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

Health Facilities in Pichhaldaha

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

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