Piarapur - Udaynarayanpur, Howrah

Piarapur is a village situated in the Udaynarayanpur subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.5 km from Udaynarayanpur and around 45.4 km from Howrah. Harali Udaynarayanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Piarapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Piarapur is 332481. The village covers a total geographical area of 114.17 hectares and falls under the 711410 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Piarapur

As per Census 2011, Piarapur village has a total population of 1,785 people, consisting of 948 males and 837 females. The village has 434 households and a sex ratio of 882 females per 1,000 males. There are 176 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,247 literate and 538 illiterate residents. Additionally, 203 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Piarapur

Piarapur 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 Piarapur

Piarapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Loknath, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Piarapur is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Piarapur is about 45.4 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 Piarapur

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

Health Facilities in Piarapur

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

FAQs about Piarapur