Parbatipur - Bishnupur - I, South 24 Parganas

Parbatipur is a village situated in the Bishnupur - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.6 km from Bishnupur and around 32.8 km from Alipore. Paschim Bishnupur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parbatipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parbatipur is 333393. The village covers a total geographical area of 71.5 hectares and falls under the 743503 pincode. Calcutta is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Parbatipur

According to the 2011 Census, Parbatipur village had a total population of 1,796 people, including 903 males and 893 females, living in 400 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.67%, with male literacy at 80.58% and female literacy at 68.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 395.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,796903893
Child Population (0–6 yrs)225105120
Scheduled Castes (SC)395205190
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,173643530
Illiterate Population623260363

Nearby Villages of Parbatipur

Parbatipur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KadambatalaWest0.60 km
Dakshin KazirhatNorth0.86 km
Bora Gagangohalia (ct)South-West1.46 km
Goth BeriaSouth-West1.75 km
Samali (ct)North-West1.92 km
Bhasa (ct)North-East2.05 km
BagiNorth-East2.08 km
Uttar KazirhatNorth2.16 km
Uttar GauripurEast2.59 km
AbjakhaliSouth-East2.60 km

Transport and Connectivity of Parbatipur

Parbatipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nangi, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 9.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Calcutta to Parbatipur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Parbatipur is about 32.8 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Parbatipur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Parbatipur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Parbatipur

Where is Parbatipur located?

Parbatipur village is located in Bishnupur - I Subdivision, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Parbatipur?

The Gram Panchayat of Parbatipur is Paschim Bishnupur.

What is the pincode of Parbatipur?

The pincode of Parbatipur is 743503.

What is the population of Parbatipur?

Parbatipur had a total population of 1,796, including 903 males and 893 females.

How many households are there in Parbatipur?

Parbatipur had 400 households.

What is the literacy rate in Parbatipur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Parbatipur was 74.67%. Male literacy was 80.58% and female literacy was 68.56%.