Palsara - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Palsara is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 29.1 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Paduma serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palsara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palsara is 318265. The village covers a total geographical area of 59.6 hectares and falls under the 731123 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Palsara 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 Palsara

According to the 2011 Census, Palsara village had a total population of 336 people, including 183 males and 153 females, living in 68 households. The sex ratio was 836 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.09%, with male literacy at 81.37% and female literacy at 67.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 29.

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

Nearby Villages of Palsara

Palsara 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 Palsara

Palsara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dubrajpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Palsara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Palsara is about 29.1 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palsara

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

Health Facilities in Palsara

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

FAQs about Palsara