Panchkhuri - Midnapore, Paschim Medinipur

Panchkhuri is a village situated in the Midnapore subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Panchkhuri-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panchkhuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panchkhuri is 339416. The village covers a total geographical area of 881.57 hectares and falls under the 721150 pincode. Midnapore is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Panchkhuri

As per Census 2011, Panchkhuri village has a total population of 4,612 people, consisting of 2,272 males and 2,340 females. The village has 1,070 households and a sex ratio of 1,029 females per 1,000 males. There are 644 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,386 literate and 2,226 illiterate residents. Additionally, 256 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,947 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Panchkhuri are given below:

Nearby Villages of Panchkhuri

Panchkhuri 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 Panchkhuri

Panchkhuri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Midnapore, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Midnapore to Panchkhuri is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Panchkhuri

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

Health Facilities in Panchkhuri

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

FAQs about Panchkhuri