Paniha

Paniha is a village located in Karandighi subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 18.8km away from sub-district headquarter Karandighi. Raiganj is the district headquarter of Paniha village. As per 2009 stats, Bazargaon Ii is the gram panchayat of Paniha village.

Here you can discover what makes Paniha unique in its vibrant Karandighi-Uttar Dinajpur region. You’ll see Paniha’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Paniha

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Paniha is 309430. The village spans a total geographical area of 180.89 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733201. Raigunj is nearest town to Paniha village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Paniha village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Chakulia Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raiganj Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Paniha

Population of Paniha

According to the 2011 Census, Paniha has a total population of about 1,153, with approximately 582 males and 571 females. The sex ratio is around 981 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 253 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 177 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 571. The overall literacy rate is approximately 40.76%, with male literacy at about 46.39% and female literacy near 35.03%. There are around 222 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Paniha's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Paniha

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Paniha. As per the 2011 stats, Paniha had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Paniha

Knowing the nearby villages of Paniha helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Paniha.

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