Pithakiari - Salanpur, Paschim Bardhaman

Pithakiari is a village situated in the Salanpur subdivision of Paschim Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.5 km from Salanpur and around 126 km from Barddhaman. Rupnarayanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pithakiari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pithakiari is 318476. The village covers a total geographical area of 205.22 hectares and falls under the 713386 pincode. Asansol is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Pithakiari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Pithakiari

According to the 2011 Census, Pithakiari village had a total population of 2,782 people, including 1,450 males and 1,332 females, living in 557 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.79%, with male literacy at 79.21% and female literacy at 66.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 782, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 288.

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

Nearby Villages of Pithakiari

Pithakiari 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 Pithakiari

Pithakiari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rupnarayanpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Asansol to Pithakiari is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Pithakiari is about 126 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pithakiari

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

Health Facilities in Pithakiari

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

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