Palpai - Khoyrasol, Birbhum

Palpai is a village situated in the Khoyrasol subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 23.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khoyrasol and around 67.3 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Hazratpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palpai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palpai is 318455. The village covers a total geographical area of 246.02 hectares and falls under the 731125 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Palpai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Palpai

As per Census 2011, Palpai village has a total population of 2,937 people, consisting of 1,549 males and 1,388 females. The village has 717 households and a sex ratio of 896 females per 1,000 males. There are 289 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,944 literate and 993 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,015 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Palpai are given below:

Nearby Villages of Palpai

Palpai 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 Palpai

Palpai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhimgara, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Palpai is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Palpai is about 67.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palpai

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

Health Facilities in Palpai

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

FAQs about Palpai