Palighar

Palighar is a village located in Chakarnagar tehsil of Etawah district in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Chakar Nagar (tehsildar office) and 41km away from district headquarter Etawah. As per 2009 stats, Kundol is the gram panchayat of Palighar village.

Palighar has its own place in the vibrant Etawah region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Palighar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Palighar is 147972. The village spans a total geographical area of 369.449 hectares. Chakarnagar is nearest town to Palighar village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Palighar 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 Bharthana Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Etawah Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Palighar

Below is a concise population overview of Palighar as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 796 411 385
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 127 71 56
Scheduled Castes (SC) 247 127 120
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 540 307 233
Illiterate Population 256 104 152

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Palighar village:

  • The total population of Palighar village is around 796, including approximately 411 males and 385 females, with a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 127 children aged 0–6 years in Palighar village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Palighar village has 247 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Palighar village is about 67.84%, with male literacy at 74.70% and female literacy at 60.52%.
  • There are around 154 households in Palighar village.

Connectivity of Palighar

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

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

Nearby Villages of Palighar

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

Rampura Dhar Tejpura Ganiyawer Bachedi Kundol Khiriti Gohani Nogawan Gopalpur Kainchhi Chhibroli

Frequently Asked Questions about Palighar

Where is Palighar located?
Palighar village is situated in Chakarnagar Tehsil, within the Etawah district of Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Palighar?
The Gram Panchayat of Palighar is Kundol (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Palighar as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Palighar is 796, with 411 males and 385 females.
How many households are there in Palighar as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Palighar village has a total of 154 households.
What is the literacy rate in Palighar as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Palighar is 67.84%. The male literacy rate is 74.70%, while the female literacy rate is 60.52%.