Palanwan

Block / Subdivision Raxaul
District Purba Champaran
State Bihar

About Palanwan

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Palanwan village is 217502. Palanwan village is located in Raxaul subdivision of Purba Champaran district in Bihar, India. It is situated 21km away from sub-district headquarter Raxaul (tehsildar office) and 65km away from district headquarter Motihari. As per 2009 stats, Palanwa Jagdhar is the gram panchayat of Palanwan village.

The total geographical area of village is 1666 hectares. Palanwan has a total population of 13,390 peoples, out of which male population is 6,974 while female population is 6,416. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 919 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of palanwan village is 44.00% out of which 54.22% males and 32.89% females are literate. There are about 2,525 houses in palanwan village. Pincode of palanwan village locality is 845305.

Raxaul is nearest town to palanwan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 21km away.

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Population of Palanwan

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 13,390 6,974 6,416
Literate Population 5,891 3,781 2,110
Illiterate Population 7,499 3,193 4,306

Connectivity of Palanwan

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

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Frequently Asked Questions about Palanwan

Where is Palanwan located?

Palanwan village is situated in Raxaul Subdivision, within the Purba Champaran district of Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Palanwan?

The Gram Panchayat of Palanwan is Palanwa Jagdhar (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Palanwan?

The pincode of Palanwan is 845305, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Palanwan as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Palanwan is 13,390, with 6,974 males and 6,416 females.

How many households are there in Palanwan as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Palanwan village has a total of 2,525 households.

What is the literacy rate in Palanwan as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Palanwan is 44.00%. The male literacy rate is 54.22%, while the female literacy rate is 32.89%.