Panchpota - Kaliganj, Nadia

Panchpota is a village situated in the Kaliganj subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Debagram and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Faridpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panchpota village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panchpota is 321385. The village covers a total geographical area of 60.7 hectares and falls under the 741153 pincode. Katwa is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Panchpota

According to the 2011 Census, Panchpota village had a total population of 664 people, including 342 males and 322 females, living in 162 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.00%, with male literacy at 77.74% and female literacy at 72.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 214, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Panchpota

Panchpota 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 Panchpota

Panchpota 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 Sahebtala, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katwa to Panchpota is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Panchpota is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Panchpota

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

Health Facilities in Panchpota

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

FAQs about Panchpota