Piskapahari is a village located in the Arsha Subdivision of Purulia district,West Bengal, India. This article provides a comprehensive overview of Piskapahari, covering its demographics, population statistics, household data, administrative structure, geographical area, connectivity, educational and medical facilities, electricity supply, drinking water sources, and nearby villages.
Piskapahari Overview
Administrative & Basic Details
Village
Piskapahari
Pincode
723153
Area
339.13 Sq. Km
Village Code
331230
Sub-District
Arsha
Sub-District Code
2389
District
Purulia
District Code
321
State/UT
West Bengal
State/UT Code
19
Gram Panchayat
Chatuhansa
Gram Panchayat Code
110954
Block Panchayat
Arsha
Block Panchayat Code
3408
Parliament Constituency
Purulia
Parliament Constituency Code
253
Assembly Constituency
Balarampur
Assembly Constituency Code
2100
Total Population (2011 Census)
682
Total Households
132
Nearest Town
TATA (Distance: 75 Km)
Piskapahari has a population of 682 as recorded in the 2011 Census. It falls under the jurisdiction of Chatuhansa Gram Panchayat and the Arsha Block Panchayat in Arsha District. The village has 132 households and is identified by village code 331230. Piskapahari is located in the 723153 postal area, contributing significantly to the rural administrative structure of Arsha Sub-District.
Total Population of Piskapahari
As of the 2011 census, Population of Piskapahari has a population of approximately 682 people, where the male population is 339 and the female population is 343.
Total
682
Male
339
Female
343
Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population of Piskapahari
The population data for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) in Piskapahari is as follows:
Scheduled Caste (SC)
Total Scheduled Caste
0
Male
0
Female
0
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Total Scheduled Tribe
489
Male
247
Female
242
Household in Piskapahari
There are approximately 132 households in Piskapahari. The average household size in the village is about 5 persons per house.
Type
Stats
Household
132
People / Family
5
Assembly & Parliament Constituency of Piskapahari
Piskapahari village falls under the Balarampur Assembly Constituency (Code: 2100) and is part of the Purulia Parliament Constituency (Code: 253). The village is politically represented within these constituencies, playing a role in both state and national elections. The Balarampur Assembly Constituency contributes to legislative decisions at the state level, while the Purulia Parliament Constituency represents the region in the Lok Sabha, influencing national policies. The nearest town to Piskapahari is Arsha, which serves as the central hub for all major economic activities in the region.
Understanding Literacy Rates in Piskapahari Village
As per the 2011 Census, Piskapahari presents important statistics regarding its literacy and illiteracy rates.