Panchkuda - Barabazar, Purulia

Panchkuda is a village situated in the Barabazar subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 22 km from Barabazar and around 24.7 km from Purulia. Bhagabandh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panchkuda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panchkuda is 331747. The village covers a total geographical area of 236.6 hectares and falls under the 723153 pincode. Purilia is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Panchkuda

According to the 2011 Census, Panchkuda village had a total population of 839 people, including 455 males and 384 females, living in 120 households. The sex ratio was 844 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.23%, with male literacy at 46.67% and female literacy at 28.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 42, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 16.

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

Nearby Villages of Panchkuda

Panchkuda 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 Panchkuda

Panchkuda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kantadih, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purilia to Panchkuda is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Panchkuda is about 24.7 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Panchkuda

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

Health Facilities in Panchkuda

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

FAQs about Panchkuda