Paikan - Falta, South 24 Parganas

Paikan is a village situated in the Falta subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.4 km from Falta and around 32.8 km from Alipore. Gopalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paikan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paikan is 334201. The village covers a total geographical area of 101.67 hectares and falls under the 743504 pincode. Diamond Harbour is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Paikan

According to the 2011 Census, Paikan village had a total population of 2,007 people, including 1,038 males and 969 females, living in 472 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.67%, with male literacy at 86.15% and female literacy at 72.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 472.

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

Nearby Villages of Paikan

Paikan 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 Paikan

Paikan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Phuleswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Diamond Harbour to Paikan is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Paikan 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 Paikan

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

Health Facilities in Paikan

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

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