Panditpota - Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur

Panditpota is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 79.9 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Panditpota-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panditpota village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panditpota is 309014. The village covers a total geographical area of 309.98 hectares and falls under the 733202 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Panditpota

As per Census 2011, Panditpota village has a total population of 3,898 people, consisting of 1,906 males and 1,992 females. The village has 729 households and a sex ratio of 1,045 females per 1,000 males. There are 825 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,152 literate and 2,746 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Panditpota

Panditpota 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 Panditpota

Public transport in the Panditpota is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gunjaria, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Panditpota is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Panditpota is about 79.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Panditpota

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

Health Facilities in Panditpota

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

FAQs about Panditpota