Panchita - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Panchita is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.4 km from Bongaon and around 64.4 km from Barasat. Dharam Pukuria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panchita village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panchita is 322525. The village covers a total geographical area of 356.18 hectares and falls under the 743235 pincode. Bangaon is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Panchita 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 Panchita

According to the 2011 Census, Panchita village had a total population of 5,148 people, including 2,703 males and 2,445 females, living in 1,227 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.46%, with male literacy at 90.86% and female literacy at 79.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,706, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 25.

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

Nearby Villages of Panchita

Panchita 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 Panchita

Panchita is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Aranghata, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangaon to Panchita is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Panchita is about 64.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Panchita

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

Health Facilities in Panchita

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

FAQs about Panchita