Pilai - Jhalda - I, Purulia

Pilai is a village situated in the Jhalda - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.2 km from Jhalda and around 52.2 km from Purulia. Ichag serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pilai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pilai is 331291. The village covers a total geographical area of 168.26 hectares and falls under the 723202 pincode. Jhalda is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Pilai

According to the 2011 Census, Pilai village had a total population of 1,339 people, including 651 males and 688 females, living in 284 households. The sex ratio was 1,057 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.30%, with male literacy at 71.90% and female literacy at 39.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 374, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 38.

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

Nearby Villages of Pilai

Pilai 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 Pilai

Pilai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tulin, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhalda to Pilai is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Pilai is about 52.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pilai

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

Health Facilities in Pilai

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

FAQs about Pilai