Pirgachha

Pirgachha is a village located in Barasat I subdivision of North Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 6.9km away from sub-district headquarter Chhota Jagulia (tehsildar office) and 4.5km away from district headquarter Barasat. As per 2009 stats, Kadambagachhi is the gram panchayat of Pirgachha village.

Pirgachha has its own place in the vibrant North Twenty Four Parganas region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Pirgachha

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Pirgachha is 323182. The village spans a total geographical area of 66.09 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 700128. Barasat is nearest town to Pirgachha village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

When it comes to local governance, Pirgachha village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Deganga Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Barasat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Pirgachha

Below is a concise population overview of Pirgachha as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Pirgachha village:

• The total population of Pirgachha village is around 4,526, including approximately 2,328 males and 2,198 females, with a sex ratio of 944 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 581 children aged 0–6 years in Pirgachha village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Pirgachha village has 575 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 112 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
• The literacy rate of Pirgachha village is about 63.52%, with male literacy at 65.55% and female literacy at 61.37%.
• There are around 1,011 households in Pirgachha village.

Connectivity of Pirgachha

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Pirgachha. As per the 2011 stats, Pirgachha had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Pirgachha

Knowing the nearby villages of Pirgachha helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Pirgachha.

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