Pakbirra - Puncha, Purulia

Pakbirra is a village situated in the Puncha subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.7 km from Puncha and around 46.3 km from Purulia. Lakhra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pakbirra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pakbirra is 331052. The village covers a total geographical area of 301.82 hectares and falls under the 723151 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 54 km away.

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

Population of Pakbirra

According to the 2011 Census, Pakbirra village had a total population of 1,754 people, including 864 males and 890 females, living in 371 households. The sex ratio was 1,030 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.42%, with male literacy at 81.77% and female literacy at 59.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 32, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 580.

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

Nearby Villages of Pakbirra

Pakbirra 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 Pakbirra

Pakbirra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sirjam, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Pakbirra is about 54 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Pakbirra is about 46.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pakbirra

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

Health Facilities in Pakbirra

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

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