Palitpur

Palitpur is a village located in Burdwan I subdivision of Barddhaman district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 8.8km away from sub-district headquarter Burdwan. Barddhaman is the district headquarter of Palitpur village. As per 2009 stats, Saraitikar is the gram panchayat of Palitpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Palitpur unique in its vibrant Burdwan I-Barddhaman region. You’ll see Palitpur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Palitpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Palitpur is 320058. The village spans a total geographical area of 492.99 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 713141. Burdwan is nearest town to Palitpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.

When it comes to local governance, Palitpur 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 Burdwan Uttar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bardhaman - Durgapur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Palitpur

Population of Palitpur

According to the 2011 Census, Palitpur has a total population of about 2,089, with approximately 1,042 males and 1,047 females. The sex ratio is around 1004 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 259 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 694 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 320. The overall literacy rate is approximately 61.99%, with male literacy at about 70.35% and female literacy near 53.68%. There are around 487 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Palitpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Palitpur

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

Nearby Villages of Palitpur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Palitpur