Palshura Village Overview
Palshura is a village in Sonamukhi tehsil of Bankura district, West Bengal. It lies about 13 km from Sonamukhi tehsil headquarters. Bankura is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Purba Nabasan is the Gram Panchayat for Palshura village.
The sections below provide essential information about Palshura 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 Palshura is 327501. The village covers a geographical area of 771.35 hectares and has a pincode of 722207. Sonamukkhi is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.
Location Map of Palshura
Population & Demographics of Palshura
This section provides population and demographic details of Palshura village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,611 | 1,402 | 1,209 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 361 | 191 | 170 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 2,374 | 1,268 | 1,106 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 11 | 3 | 8 |
| Literate Population | 1,744 | 1,061 | 683 |
| Illiterate Population | 867 | 341 | 526 |
Key population details of Palshura village are given below:
- Palshura village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,611, including approximately 1,402 males and 1,209 females, with a sex ratio of 862 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 2,374 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 11 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Palshura village is good, with a literacy rate of about 66.79%.
- There are around 509 households in Palshura village.
Transport & Connectivity of Palshura
Transport facilities help residents of Palshura 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 village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Palshura
The following villages are located close to Palshura 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 Palshura
- Where is Palshura located?
- Palshura village is located in Sonamukhi Subdivision, Bankura district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Palshura?
- The Gram Panchayat of Palshura is Purba Nabasan (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Palshura?
- The pincode of Palshura is 722207.
- What is the population of Palshura?
- Palshura has a total population of 2,611, including 1,402 males and 1,209 females.
- How many households are there in Palshura?
- There are 509 households in Palshura.
- What is the literacy rate in Palshura?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Palshura is 66.79%. Male literacy is 75.68% and female literacy is 56.49%.