Piskapahari Village Overview
Piskapahari is a village in Arsha tehsil of Puruliya district, West Bengal. It lies about 32.2 km from Sirkabad tehsil headquarters and around 19.5 km from Purulia district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Chatuhansa is the Gram Panchayat for Piskapahari village.
The sections below provide essential information about Piskapahari village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Piskapahari is 331230. The village covers a geographical area of 339.13 hectares and has a pincode of 723153. Tata is the nearest town, located about 75 km away.
Piskapahari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Balarampur Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Piskapahari
Population & Demographics of Piskapahari
This section provides population and demographic details of Piskapahari village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 682 | 339 | 343 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 102 | 53 | 49 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 524 | 267 | 257 |
| Literate Population | 349 | 227 | 122 |
| Illiterate Population | 333 | 112 | 221 |
Key population details of Piskapahari village are given below:
- Piskapahari village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 682, including approximately 339 males and 343 females, with a sex ratio of 1011 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 524 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Piskapahari village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 51.17%.
- There are around 132 households in Piskapahari village.
Transport & Connectivity of Piskapahari
Transport facilities help residents of Piskapahari village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Piskapahari
The following villages are located close to Piskapahari and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Piskapahari
- Where is Piskapahari located?
- Piskapahari village is located in Arsha Subdivision, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Piskapahari?
- The Gram Panchayat of Piskapahari is Chatuhansa (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Piskapahari?
- The pincode of Piskapahari is 723153.
- What is the population of Piskapahari?
- Piskapahari has a total population of 682, including 339 males and 343 females.
- How many households are there in Piskapahari?
- There are 132 households in Piskapahari.
- What is the literacy rate in Piskapahari?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Piskapahari is 51.17%. Male literacy is 66.96% and female literacy is 35.57%.