Parhat - Bhatar, Purba Bardhaman

Parhat is a village situated in the Bhatar subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.2 km from Bhatar. Mahachanda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parhat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parhat is 319803. The village covers a total geographical area of 283.76 hectares and falls under the 713102 pincode. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Parhat village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhatar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bardhaman - Durgapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Parhat

According to the 2011 Census, Parhat village had a total population of 2,666 people, including 1,374 males and 1,292 females, living in 621 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.07%, with male literacy at 84.40% and female literacy at 73.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 852, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 48.

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

Nearby Villages of Parhat

Parhat 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 Parhat

Parhat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Talit, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Burdwan to Parhat is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Parhat

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

Health Facilities in Parhat

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

FAQs about Parhat