Panshila - Barasat - I, North 24 Parganas

Panshila is a village situated in the Barasat - I subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.2 km from Chhota Jagulia and around 13.3 km from Barasat. Kotra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panshila village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panshila is 323201. The village covers a total geographical area of 221.36 hectares and falls under the 743294 pincode. Barasat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Panshila

According to the 2011 Census, Panshila village had a total population of 2,656 people, including 1,414 males and 1,242 females, living in 589 households. The sex ratio was 878 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.32%, with male literacy at 84.56% and female literacy at 77.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 450, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Panshila

Panshila 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 Panshila

Panshila is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sondalia, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barasat to Panshila is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Panshila is about 13.3 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 Panshila

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

Health Facilities in Panshila

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

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