Panchagharia - Amdanga, North 24 Parganas

Panchagharia is a village situated in the Amdanga subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.8 km from Amdanga and around 15.8 km from Barasat. Sadhanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panchagharia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panchagharia is 323029. The village covers a total geographical area of 147.19 hectares and falls under the 743221 pincode. Bhatpara is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Panchagharia

As per Census 2011, Panchagharia village has a total population of 2,715 people, consisting of 1,372 males and 1,343 females. The village has 590 households and a sex ratio of 978 females per 1,000 males. There are 385 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,795 literate and 920 illiterate residents. Additionally, 206 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Panchagharia are given below:

Nearby Villages of Panchagharia

Panchagharia 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 Panchagharia

Panchagharia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Naihati Jn, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhatpara to Panchagharia is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Panchagharia is about 15.8 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 Panchagharia

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

Health Facilities in Panchagharia

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

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