Panch Baria - Hanskhali, Nadia

Panch Baria is a village situated in the Hanskhali subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hanskhali and around 14.2 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Batkulla-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panch Baria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panch Baria is 321871. The village covers a total geographical area of 59.89 hectares and falls under the 741501 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Panch Baria village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Krishnaganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ranaghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Panch Baria

According to the 2011 Census, Panch Baria village had a total population of 491 people, including 262 males and 229 females, living in 125 households. The sex ratio was 874 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 96.86%, with male literacy at 98.33% and female literacy at 95.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 20.

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

Nearby Villages of Panch Baria

Panch Baria 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 Panch Baria

Panch Baria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badkulla, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Panch Baria is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Panch Baria is about 14.2 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 Panch Baria

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

Health Facilities in Panch Baria

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

FAQs about Panch Baria