Panchpara - Gazole, Malda

Panchpara is a village situated in the Gazole subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.9 km from Gazole and around 28.9 km from English Bazar. Gazole-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panchpara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panchpara is 312588. The village covers a total geographical area of 85.07 hectares and falls under the 732124 pincode. Old Malda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Panchpara

According to the 2011 Census, Panchpara village had a total population of 565 people, including 286 males and 279 females, living in 144 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.78%, with male literacy at 72.69% and female literacy at 48.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 184, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 284.

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

Nearby Villages of Panchpara

Panchpara 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 Panchpara

Panchpara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gazole, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Old Malda to Panchpara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Panchpara is about 28.9 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 Panchpara

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

Health Facilities in Panchpara

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

FAQs about Panchpara