Pilkhana - Murshidabad Jiaganj, Murshidabad

Pilkhana is a village situated in the Murshidabad Jiaganj subdivision of Murshidabad district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murshidabad and around 9.8 km from the district headquarters in Berhampore. Prasadpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pilkhana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pilkhana is 314850. The village covers a total geographical area of 24.45 hectares and falls under the 742164 pincode. Lalbagh is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Pilkhana

According to the 2011 Census, Pilkhana village had a total population of 357 people, including 191 males and 166 females, living in 83 households. The sex ratio was 869 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.52%, with male literacy at 76.65% and female literacy at 67.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 32, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 89.

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

Nearby Villages of Pilkhana

Pilkhana 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 Pilkhana

Pilkhana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Murshidabad, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lalbagh to Pilkhana is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Berhampore to Pilkhana is about 9.8 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pilkhana

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

Health Facilities in Pilkhana

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

FAQs about Pilkhana