Payarchali - Tamluk, Purba Medinipur

Payarchali is a village situated in the Tamluk subdivision of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.3 km from Tamluk, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Pipulberia-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Payarchali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Payarchali is 344557. The village covers a total geographical area of 87.87 hectares and falls under the 721649 pincode. Tamluk is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Payarchali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tamluk Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Payarchali

As per Census 2011, Payarchali village has a total population of 1,903 people, consisting of 977 males and 926 females. The village has 402 households and a sex ratio of 947 females per 1,000 males. There are 185 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,569 literate and 334 illiterate residents. Additionally, 126 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Payarchali

Payarchali 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 Payarchali

Payarchali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tamluk, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tamluk to Payarchali is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tamluk to Payarchali is about 2.4 km, with the usual travel time around 5-10 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Payarchali

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

Health Facilities in Payarchali

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

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