Pikhira

Pikhira is a village located in the Falta Subdivision of South 24 Parganas district,West Bengal, India. This article provides a comprehensive overview of Pikhira, covering its demographics, population statistics, household data, administrative structure, geographical area, connectivity, educational and medical facilities, electricity supply, drinking water sources, and nearby villages.

Pikhira Overview

Administrative & Basic Details
VillagePikhira
Pincode743504
Area54.34 Sq. Km
Village Code334309
Sub-DistrictFalta
Sub-District Code2425
DistrictSouth 24 Parganas
District Code304
State/UTWest Bengal
State/UT Code19
Gram PanchayatFatepur
Gram Panchayat Code108109
Block PanchayatFalta
Block Panchayat Code3129
Total Population (2011 Census)571
Total Households160
Nearest TownDIAMOND HARBOUR (Distance: 10 Km)

Pikhira has a population of 571 as recorded in the 2011 Census. It falls under the jurisdiction of Fatepur Gram Panchayat and the Falta Block Panchayat in Falta District. The village has 160 households and is identified by village code 334309. Pikhira is located in the 743504 postal area, contributing significantly to the rural administrative structure of Falta Sub-District.

Total Population of Pikhira

As of the 2011 census, Population of Pikhira has a population of approximately 571 people, where the male population is 284 and the female population is 287.

Total 571
Male 284
Female 287

Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population of Pikhira

The population data for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) in Pikhira is as follows:

Scheduled Caste (SC)
Total Scheduled Caste 7
Male 3
Female 4
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Total Scheduled Tribe 0
Male 0
Female 0

Household in Pikhira

There are approximately 160 households in Pikhira. The average household size in the village is about 3 persons per house.

Type Stats
Household 160
People / Family 3

Assembly & Parliament Constituency of Pikhira

Pikhira falls under the Falta Assembly and Parliament Constituency. The nearest town to Pikhira is Falta, which serves as the central hub for all major economic activities in the region.

Understanding Literacy Rates in Pikhira Village

As per the 2011 Census, Pikhira presents important statistics regarding its literacy and illiteracy rates.

Literacy in Pikhira Village (2011):

Total 427
Male 243
Female 184

illiteracy in Pikhira Village (2011):

Total 144
Male 41
Female 103

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Connectivity of Pikhira

Connectivity Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within <5 km distance
Communication Available

Electricity Facilities

Electricity Supply Available
Domestic Electricity Available
Agricultural Electricity Available (Within 3-5 km)
Other Electricity Uses Available
All Households Electrified

Education Facilities

Has Education Facility?Available
Primary School1
Middle School0
Secondary School0
Senior Secondary0
College0

Medical Facilities

Medical FacilityAvailable (Within 3-5 km)
Allopathic Hospital0
Ayurvedic Hospital0
Unani Hospital0
Homeopathic Hospital0
DispensariesAllopathic: 0, Ayurvedic: 0, Unani: 0, Homeo: 0
Primary Health Centre (PHC)
Other Medical Centres0

Drinking Water Facilities

Water Facility Available
Tap Water Available
Well Available (Within 3-5 km)
Tank Available (Within 3-5 km)
Tubewell Available
Handpump Available (Within 3-5 km)
Other Sources Available (Within 3-5 km)

Nearby Villages of Pikhira

Frequently Asked Questions About Pikhira Village

The total population of Pikhira Village is approximately 571 people.

The male population is 284, while the female population is 287.

Pikhira Village has about 160 households.

The average household size in Pikhira is approximately 3 people per household.

The total literate population is 427, which includes 243 males and 184 females.

The total illiterate population is 144, consisting of 41 males and 103 females.

There are 138 villages in the Falta Sub-District.

Pikhira Village falls under the Fatepur Gram Panchayat.

The Pincode for Pikhira Village is 743504.

Pikhira Village is part of the Falta Block Panchayat.