Pichhla

Pichhla is a village located in Karandighi subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 0.75km away from sub-district headquarter Karandighi. Raiganj is the district headquarter of Pichhla village. As per 2009 stats, Karandighi I is the gram panchayat of Pichhla village.

Here you can discover what makes Pichhla unique in its vibrant Karandighi-Uttar Dinajpur region. You’ll see Pichhla’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 Pichhla

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Pichhla is 309516. The village spans a total geographical area of 88.22 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733215. Raiganj is nearest town to Pichhla village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.

When it comes to local governance, Pichhla 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 Karandighi 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 Pichhla

Population of Pichhla

According to the 2011 Census, Pichhla has a total population of about 1,563, with approximately 793 males and 770 females. The sex ratio is around 970 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 217 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 787 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 8. The overall literacy rate is approximately 51.25%, with male literacy at about 53.97% and female literacy near 48.44%. There are around 325 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Pichhla's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Pichhla

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

Nearby Villages of Pichhla

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

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