Pitramgachh - Chopra, Uttar Dinajpur

Pitramgachh is a village situated in the Chopra subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 23.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chopra and around 119 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Daspara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pitramgachh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pitramgachh is 308932. The village covers a total geographical area of 166.32 hectares and falls under the 733207 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

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

Population of Pitramgachh

As per Census 2011, Pitramgachh village has a total population of 1,408 people, consisting of 729 males and 679 females. The village has 242 households and a sex ratio of 931 females per 1,000 males. There are 296 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 696 literate and 712 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Pitramgachh

Pitramgachh 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 Pitramgachh

Pitramgachh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dumdangi, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Pitramgachh is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Pitramgachh is about 119 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pitramgachh

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

Health Facilities in Pitramgachh

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

FAQs about Pitramgachh