Palashdanga - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Palashdanga is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 49.2 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Loba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palashdanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palashdanga is 318237. The village covers a total geographical area of 457.7 hectares and falls under the 731123 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Palashdanga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dubrajpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Birbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Palashdanga

According to the 2011 Census, Palashdanga village had a total population of 1,783 people, including 911 males and 872 females, living in 424 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.37%, with male literacy at 87.14% and female literacy at 62.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 633.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Palashdanga

Palashdanga is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Palashdanga

Palashdanga is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Panchra, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Palashdanga is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Palashdanga is about 49.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palashdanga

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Palashdanga village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Palashdanga

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Palashdanga village are given below:

FAQs about Palashdanga