Paikpara - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Paikpara is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.4 km from Dhaniakhali and around 27.7 km from Chinsura. Bhandarhati-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paikpara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paikpara is 324592. The village covers a total geographical area of 54.22 hectares and falls under the 712402 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Paikpara

According to the 2011 Census, Paikpara village had a total population of 256 people, including 133 males and 123 females, living in 58 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.80%, with male literacy at 78.07% and female literacy at 63.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 83, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 45.

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

Nearby Villages of Paikpara

Paikpara 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 Paikpara

Paikpara 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 Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Paikpara is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Paikpara is about 27.7 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 Paikpara

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

Health Facilities in Paikpara

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

FAQs about Paikpara