Pakakot - Kaliachak - III, Malda

Pakakot is a village situated in the Kaliachak - III subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.1 km from Dariapur and around 21.5 km from English Bazar. Sahabajpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pakakot village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pakakot is 313697. The village covers a total geographical area of 108.5 hectares and falls under the 732201 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Pakakot village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baisnabnagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maldaha Dakshin Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pakakot

According to the 2011 Census, Pakakot village had a total population of 920 people, including 477 males and 443 females, living in 191 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.53%, with male literacy at 65.37% and female literacy at 57.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 607, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 305.

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

Nearby Villages of Pakakot

Pakakot 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 Pakakot

Public transport in the Pakakot is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khaltipur, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Pakakot is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Pakakot is about 21.5 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pakakot

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

Health Facilities in Pakakot

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

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