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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Pichhaldaha village has a total population of 9,131 people, consisting of 4,689 males and 4,442 females. The village has 2,117 households and a sex ratio of 947 females per 1,000 males. There are 887 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 6,494 literate and 2,637 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3,449 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 17 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population9,1314,6894,442
Child Population (0–6 yrs)887452435
Scheduled Castes (SC)3,4491,7611,688
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1789
Literate Population6,4943,4893,005
Illiterate Population2,6371,2001,437

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BaneshwarpurNorth-East1.51 km
GoaldahaNorth1.90 km
SibpurSouth1.93 km
AmbereSouth-East2.07 km
GurepolEast2.47 km
PurulparaWest2.49 km
KamdebpurNorth2.61 km
KathanaliNorth-East2.69 km
SankardariNorth2.74 km
GadiaraSouth-East2.91 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Pichhaldaha

Where is Pichhaldaha located?

Pichhaldaha village is located in Shyampur - I Subdivision, Howrah district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pichhaldaha?

The Gram Panchayat of Pichhaldaha is Baneswarpur-ii.

What is the pincode of Pichhaldaha?

The pincode of Pichhaldaha is 711314.

What is the population of Pichhaldaha?

Pichhaldaha has a total population of 9,131, including 4,689 males and 4,442 females.

How many households are there in Pichhaldaha?

There are 2,117 households in Pichhaldaha.

What is the literacy rate in Pichhaldaha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pichhaldaha is 71.12%. Male literacy is 74.41% and female literacy is 67.65%.