Pakriguri Village Overview
Pakriguri is a village in Kumargram tehsil of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It lies about 21.5 km from Kumargram tehsil headquarters and around 128 km from Jalpaiguri district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Valka Barabisa Ii is the Gram Panchayat for Pakriguri village.
The sections below provide essential information about Pakriguri village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Pakriguri is 307201. The village covers a geographical area of 407.25 hectares and has a pincode of 736207. U.kamakhyaguri is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.
Location Map of Pakriguri
Population & Demographics of Pakriguri
This section provides population and demographic details of Pakriguri village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,857 | 1,526 | 1,331 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 387 | 206 | 181 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,307 | 684 | 623 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 2 | N/A | 2 |
| Literate Population | 1,761 | 998 | 763 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,096 | 528 | 568 |
Key population details of Pakriguri village are given below:
- Pakriguri village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,857, including approximately 1,526 males and 1,331 females, with a sex ratio of 872 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 1,307 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 2 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Pakriguri village is good, with a literacy rate of about 61.64%.
- There are around 646 households in Pakriguri village.
Transport & Connectivity of Pakriguri
Transport facilities help residents of Pakriguri village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Pakriguri
The following villages are located close to Pakriguri and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pakriguri
- Where is Pakriguri located?
- Pakriguri village is located in Kumargram Subdivision, Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Pakriguri?
- The Gram Panchayat of Pakriguri is Valka Barabisa Ii (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Pakriguri?
- The pincode of Pakriguri is 736207.
- What is the population of Pakriguri?
- Pakriguri has a total population of 2,857, including 1,526 males and 1,331 females.
- How many households are there in Pakriguri?
- There are 646 households in Pakriguri.
- What is the literacy rate in Pakriguri?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pakriguri is 61.64%. Male literacy is 65.40% and female literacy is 57.33%.