Palitpur Village Overview
Palitpur is a village in Burdwan I tehsil of Barddhaman district, West Bengal. It lies about 8.8 km from Burdwan tehsil headquarters. Barddhaman is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Saraitikar is the Gram Panchayat for Palitpur village.
The sections below provide essential information about Palitpur 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 Palitpur is 320058. The village covers a geographical area of 492.99 hectares and has a pincode of 713141. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.
Palitpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Burdwan Uttar Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Bardhaman - Durgapur Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Palitpur
Population & Demographics of Palitpur
This section provides population and demographic details of Palitpur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,089 | 1,042 | 1,047 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 259 | 118 | 141 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 694 | 345 | 349 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 320 | 147 | 173 |
| Literate Population | 1,295 | 733 | 562 |
| Illiterate Population | 794 | 309 | 485 |
Key population details of Palitpur village are given below:
- Palitpur village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,089, including approximately 1,042 males and 1,047 females, with a sex ratio of 1004 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 694 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 320 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Palitpur village is good, with a literacy rate of about 61.99%.
- There are around 487 households in Palitpur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Palitpur
Transport facilities help residents of Palitpur 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 village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Palitpur
The following villages are located close to Palitpur 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 Palitpur
- Where is Palitpur located?
- Palitpur village is located in Burdwan I Subdivision, Barddhaman district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Palitpur?
- The Gram Panchayat of Palitpur is Saraitikar (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Palitpur?
- The pincode of Palitpur is 713141.
- What is the population of Palitpur?
- Palitpur has a total population of 2,089, including 1,042 males and 1,047 females.
- How many households are there in Palitpur?
- There are 487 households in Palitpur.
- What is the literacy rate in Palitpur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Palitpur is 61.99%. Male literacy is 70.35% and female literacy is 53.68%.