Pilsoan - Mangolkote, Purba Bardhaman

Pilsoan is a village situated in the Mangolkote subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.6 km from Nutanhat and around 42.2 km from Barddhaman. Gotistha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pilsoan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pilsoan is 319079. The village covers a total geographical area of 309.51 hectares and falls under the 713131 pincode. Gushkara is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Pilsoan

As per Census 2011, Pilsoan village has a total population of 1,274 people, consisting of 674 males and 600 females. The village has 323 households and a sex ratio of 890 females per 1,000 males. There are 166 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 769 literate and 505 illiterate residents. Additionally, 467 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pilsoan

Pilsoan 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 Pilsoan

Pilsoan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Balgona, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gushkara to Pilsoan is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Pilsoan is about 42.2 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 Pilsoan

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

Health Facilities in Pilsoan

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

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