Paikpara - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Paikpara is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.5 km from Bongaon and around 57 km from Barasat. Ghatbour serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paikpara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paikpara is 322561. The village covers a total geographical area of 457.7 hectares and falls under the 743235 pincode. Bangaon is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Paikpara

As per Census 2011, Paikpara village has a total population of 6,397 people, consisting of 3,291 males and 3,106 females. The village has 1,520 households and a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males. There are 730 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,296 literate and 2,101 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,127 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 23 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Paikpara

Paikpara 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 Paikpara

Paikpara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bankim Nagar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangaon to Paikpara is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Paikpara is about 57 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 Paikpara

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

Health Facilities in Paikpara

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

FAQs about Paikpara