Pancharul - Udaynarayanpur, Howrah

Pancharul is a village situated in the Udaynarayanpur subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.7 km from Udaynarayanpur and around 41.6 km from Howrah. Pancharul village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pancharul is 332496. The village covers a total geographical area of 410.02 hectares and falls under the 711225 pincode. Haora is the nearest town, located about 51 km away.

Pancharul village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Pancharul

As per Census 2011, Pancharul village has a total population of 6,678 people, consisting of 3,452 males and 3,226 females. The village has 1,558 households and a sex ratio of 934 females per 1,000 males. There are 681 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,714 literate and 1,964 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,583 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pancharul

Pancharul 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 Pancharul

Pancharul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Loknath, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Haora to Pancharul is about 51 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Pancharul is about 41.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pancharul

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

Health Facilities in Pancharul

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

FAQs about Pancharul