Pachapani - Binpur - II, Jhargram

Pachapani is a village situated in the Binpur - II subdivision of Jhargram district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 61.3 km from Lalgarh and around 109 km from Midnapur. Banspahari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pachapani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pachapani is 335418. The village covers a total geographical area of 359 hectares and falls under the 721515 pincode. Jhargram is the nearest town, located about 69 km away.

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

Population of Pachapani

As per Census 2011, Pachapani village has a total population of 2,259 people, consisting of 1,122 males and 1,137 females. The village has 536 households and a sex ratio of 1,013 females per 1,000 males. There are 318 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,268 literate and 991 illiterate residents. Additionally, 646 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 777 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pachapani

Pachapani 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 Pachapani

Pachapani 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 Ghatsila, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhargram to Pachapani is about 69 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Midnapur to Pachapani is about 109 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pachapani

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

Health Facilities in Pachapani

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

FAQs about Pachapani