Panighata - Kaliganj, Nadia

Panighata is a village situated in the Kaliganj subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Debagram and around 44.5 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Panighata village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panighata is 321327. The village covers a total geographical area of 450.42 hectares and falls under the 741181 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Panighata 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 Panighata

According to the 2011 Census, Panighata village had a total population of 4,951 people, including 2,535 males and 2,416 females, living in 1,214 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.74%, with male literacy at 66.92% and female literacy at 58.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 997, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Panighata

Panighata 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 Panighata

Panighata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Pagla Chandi, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Panighata is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Panighata is about 44.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Panighata

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

Health Facilities in Panighata

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

FAQs about Panighata