Panchdimti - Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur

Panchdimti is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 91.4 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Gobindapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panchdimti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panchdimti is 308991. The village covers a total geographical area of 679.46 hectares and falls under the 733202 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Panchdimti village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chopra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Darjeeling Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Panchdimti

According to the 2011 Census, Panchdimti village had a total population of 9,337 people, including 4,766 males and 4,571 females, living in 1,715 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.54%, with male literacy at 52.75% and female literacy at 33.75%.

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

Nearby Villages of Panchdimti

Panchdimti 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 Panchdimti

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Panchdimti. The nearest railway station is Aluabari Road, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Panchdimti is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Panchdimti is about 91.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Panchdimti

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

Health Facilities in Panchdimti

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

FAQs about Panchdimti