Pirakata

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

Here you can discover what makes Pirakata unique in its vibrant Salbani-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Pirakata’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 Pirakata

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Pirakata is 338832. The village spans a total geographical area of 135.89 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721516. Midnapur is nearest town to Pirakata village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 37km away.

When it comes to local governance, Pirakata 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 Salboni 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 Pirakata

Population of Pirakata

According to the 2011 Census, Pirakata has a total population of about 48, with approximately 26 males and 22 females. The sex ratio is around 846 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 4 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.50%, with male literacy at about 65.38% and female literacy near 59.09%. There are around 11 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Pirakata's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Pirakata

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

Nearby Villages of Pirakata

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Pirakata