Panchpota - Gaighata, North 24 Parganas

Panchpota is a village situated in the Gaighata subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.1 km from Gaighata and around 47 km from Barasat. Sutia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panchpota village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panchpota is 322766. The village covers a total geographical area of 349.69 hectares and falls under the 743273 pincode. Gobardanga is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Panchpota

According to the 2011 Census, Panchpota village had a total population of 8,312 people, including 4,266 males and 4,046 females, living in 2,027 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.24%, with male literacy at 83.06% and female literacy at 73.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,851, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 78.

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

Nearby Villages of Panchpota

Panchpota 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 Panchpota

Panchpota is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhyabla Halt, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gobardanga to Panchpota is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Panchpota is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Panchpota

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

Health Facilities in Panchpota

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

FAQs about Panchpota