Pichkuri Village - Ausgram - I, Purba Bardhaman

Pichkuri is a village situated in the Ausgram - I subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.2 km from Ausgram and around 41.4 km from Barddhaman. Ukta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pichkuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pichkuri is 319009. The village covers a total geographical area of 203.52 hectares and falls under the 713128 pincode. Gushkar is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Pichkuri

As per Census 2011, Pichkuri village has a total population of 2,585 people, consisting of 1,309 males and 1,276 females. The village has 629 households and a sex ratio of 974 females per 1,000 males. There are 312 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,762 literate and 823 illiterate residents. Additionally, 230 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 93 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pichkuri

Pichkuri 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 Pichkuri

Pichkuri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Pichkurirdhal, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gushkar to Pichkuri is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Pichkuri is about 41.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pichkuri

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

Health Facilities in Pichkuri

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

FAQs about Pichkuri