Panchet - Potashpur - II, Purba Medinipur
Panchet is a village situated in the Potashpur - II subdivision of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Panchet village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Panchet is 345104. The village covers a total geographical area of 472.29 hectares and falls under the 721438 pincode.
Panchet village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Patashpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kanthi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Panchet
As per Census 2011, Panchet village has a total population of 4,106 people, consisting of 2,120 males and 1,986 females. The village has 914 households and a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males. There are 454 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,010 literate and 1,096 illiterate residents. Additionally, 937 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 84 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Panchet are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,106 | 2,120 | 1,986 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 454 | 234 | 220 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 937 | 489 | 448 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 84 | 43 | 41 |
| Literate Population | 3,010 | 1,675 | 1,335 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,096 | 445 | 651 |
Nearby Villages of Panchet
Panchet is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Panchet
Panchet is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
Banking and Postal Services in Panchet
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Panchet village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Panchet
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Panchet village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Panchet
Where is Panchet located?
Panchet village is located in Potashpur - II Subdivision, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Panchet?
Panchet is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Panchet?
The pincode of Panchet is 721438.
What is the population of Panchet?
Panchet has a total population of 4,106, including 2,120 males and 1,986 females.
How many households are there in Panchet?
There are 914 households in Panchet.
What is the literacy rate in Panchet?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Panchet is 73.31%. Male literacy is 79.01% and female literacy is 67.22%.