Pashala - Bhatar, Purba Bardhaman

Pashala is a village situated in the Bhatar subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.7 km from Bhatar. Nityanandapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pashala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pashala is 319832. The village covers a total geographical area of 452.42 hectares and falls under the 713125 pincode. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

Pashala 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 Pashala

According to the 2011 Census, Pashala village had a total population of 1,891 people, including 973 males and 918 females, living in 427 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.79%, with male literacy at 68.12% and female literacy at 57.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,048, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 21.

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

Nearby Villages of Pashala

Pashala 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 Pashala

Pashala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balgona, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Burdwan to Pashala is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pashala

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

Health Facilities in Pashala

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

FAQs about Pashala