Palashban

Palashban is a village located in Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 4.4km away from sub-district headquarter Dubrajpur (tehsildar office) and 20.4km away from district headquarter Suri. As per 2009 stats, Gohaliara is the gram panchayat of Palashban village.

Here you can discover what makes Palashban unique in its vibrant Dubrajpur-Birbhum region. You’ll see Palashban’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 Palashban

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Palashban is 318195. The village spans a total geographical area of 129.14 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731123. Dubrajpur is nearest town to Palashban village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

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

Google Map of Palashban

Population of Palashban

According to the 2011 Census, Palashban has a total population of about 1,268, with approximately 646 males and 622 females. The sex ratio is around 962 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 93 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 312 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 64.27%, with male literacy at about 76.93% and female literacy near 51.13%. There are around 297 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Palashban's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Palashban

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

Nearby Villages of Palashban

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Palashban