Pangaskhali - Canning - I, South 24 Parganas

Pangaskhali is a village situated in the Canning - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.3 km from Canning and around 57.3 km from Alipore. Nikarighata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pangaskhali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pangaskhali is 333767. The village covers a total geographical area of 346.92 hectares and falls under the 743363 pincode. Canning is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Pangaskhali

As per Census 2011, Pangaskhali village has a total population of 3,382 people, consisting of 1,749 males and 1,633 females. The village has 621 households and a sex ratio of 933 females per 1,000 males. There are 660 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,709 literate and 1,673 illiterate residents. Additionally, 100 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 107 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Pangaskhali are given below:

Nearby Villages of Pangaskhali

Pangaskhali 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 Pangaskhali

Pangaskhali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Taldi, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Canning to Pangaskhali is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Pangaskhali is about 57.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pangaskhali

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

Health Facilities in Pangaskhali

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

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