Pirkhali - Bishnupur - I, South 24 Parganas

Pirkhali is a village situated in the Bishnupur - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.5 km from Bishnupur and around 17.8 km from Alipore. Julpia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pirkhali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pirkhali is 333470. The village covers a total geographical area of 230.5 hectares and falls under the 743503 pincode. Baruipur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Pirkhali

According to the 2011 Census, Pirkhali village had a total population of 2,317 people, including 1,197 males and 1,120 females, living in 541 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.46%, with male literacy at 77.22% and female literacy at 57.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,284.

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

Nearby Villages of Pirkhali

Pirkhali 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 Pirkhali

Pirkhali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kalyanpur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baruipur to Pirkhali is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Pirkhali is about 17.8 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 Pirkhali

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

Health Facilities in Pirkhali

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

FAQs about Pirkhali