Aligang Village Overview
Aligang is a village in Sonamukhi tehsil of Bankura district, West Bengal. It lies about 2.9 km from Sonamukhi tehsil headquarters. Bankura is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Dhulai is the Gram Panchayat for Aligang village.
The sections below provide essential information about Aligang village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Aligang is 327415. The village covers a geographical area of 74.34 hectares and has a pincode of 722207. Sonamukhi is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.
Location Map of Aligang
Population & Demographics of Aligang
This section provides population and demographic details of Aligang village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 462 | 254 | 208 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 50 | 29 | 21 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 170 | 88 | 82 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 197 | 116 | 81 |
| Illiterate Population | 265 | 138 | 127 |
Key population details of Aligang village are given below:
- Aligang village is a small village with a total population of around 462, including approximately 254 males and 208 females, with a sex ratio of 818 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 170 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Aligang village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 42.64%.
- There are around 92 households in Aligang village.
Transport & Connectivity of Aligang
Transport facilities help residents of Aligang village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Aligang
The following villages are located close to Aligang and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Aligang
- Where is Aligang located?
- Aligang village is located in Sonamukhi Subdivision, Bankura district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Aligang?
- The Gram Panchayat of Aligang is Dhulai (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Aligang?
- The pincode of Aligang is 722207.
- What is the population of Aligang?
- Aligang has a total population of 462, including 254 males and 208 females.
- How many households are there in Aligang?
- There are 92 households in Aligang.
- What is the literacy rate in Aligang?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Aligang is 42.64%. Male literacy is 45.67% and female literacy is 38.94%.