Piarpur - Karimpur - II, Nadia
Piarpur is a village situated in the Karimpur - II subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rahamatpur and around 19.3 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Narayanpur-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Piarpur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Piarpur is 321137. The village covers a total geographical area of 91.68 hectares and falls under the 741165 pincode. Beherampur is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.
Piarpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tehatta Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Krishnanagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Piarpur
According to the 2011 Census, Piarpur village had a total population of 1,553 people, including 787 males and 766 females, living in 415 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.04%, with male literacy at 60.23% and female literacy at 59.85%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,553 | 787 | 766 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 184 | 98 | 86 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 822 | 415 | 407 |
| Illiterate Population | 731 | 372 | 359 |
Nearby Villages of Piarpur
Piarpur 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Char Moktappur | North-East | 1.78 km |
| Char Fazilnagar | North-West | 1.87 km |
| Fazil Nagar | West | 2.05 km |
| Char Madhupur | North-West | 2.33 km |
| Lalnagar | South-West | 2.48 km |
| Falia | East | 3.08 km |
| Pachim Char Brindabanpur | South | 3.42 km |
| Chandpur | North | 3.51 km |
| Pardiar | North | 3.55 km |
| Yusufpur | East | 3.60 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Piarpur
Piarpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rejinagar, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.2 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Beherampur to Piarpur is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Piarpur is about 19.3 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 Piarpur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Piarpur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Piarpur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Piarpur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Piarpur
Where is Piarpur located?
Piarpur village is located in Karimpur - II Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Piarpur?
The Gram Panchayat of Piarpur is Narayanpur-i.
What is the pincode of Piarpur?
The pincode of Piarpur is 741165.
What is the population of Piarpur?
Piarpur had a total population of 1,553, including 787 males and 766 females.
How many households are there in Piarpur?
Piarpur had 415 households.
What is the literacy rate in Piarpur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Piarpur was 60.04%. Male literacy was 60.23% and female literacy was 59.85%.