Pithapur

Pithapur is a village located in Gopiballavpur Ii subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Gopiballavpur are the district & sub-district headquarters of Pithapur village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Kuliana is the gram panchayat of Pithapur village.

Here you can discover what makes Pithapur unique in its vibrant Gopiballavpur Ii-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Pithapur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Pithapur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Pithapur is 340471. The village spans a total geographical area of 119.66 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721517. Jhargram is nearest town to Pithapur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Pithapur 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 Nayagram Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Pithapur

Population of Pithapur

According to the 2011 Census, Pithapur has a total population of about 667, with approximately 359 males and 308 females. The sex ratio is around 857 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 69 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 135 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.27%, with male literacy at about 70.19% and female literacy near 61.69%. There are around 159 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Pithapur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Pithapur

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

Nearby Villages of Pithapur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Pithapur