Payragachha - Haroa, North 24 Parganas

Payragachha is a village situated in the Haroa subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.7 km from Haroa. Salipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Payragachha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Payragachha is 323654. The village covers a total geographical area of 67.36 hectares and falls under the 743425 pincode. Kolkatta is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Payragachha

According to the 2011 Census, Payragachha village had a total population of 687 people, including 347 males and 340 females, living in 157 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.08%, with male literacy at 66.32% and female literacy at 61.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 357, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.

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

Nearby Villages of Payragachha

Payragachha 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 Payragachha

Payragachha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Lebutala, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kolkatta to Payragachha is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Payragachha

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

Health Facilities in Payragachha

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

FAQs about Payragachha