Palan
About Palan
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Palan village is 316788. Palan village is located in Mohammad Bazar subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 15.1km away from sub-district headquarter Patalnagar. Suri is the district headquarter of Palan village. As per 2009 stats, Hinglow is the gram panchayat of Palan village.
The total geographical area of village is 292.85 hectares. Palan has a total population of 1,567 peoples, out of which male population is 819 while female population is 748. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 913 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of palan village is 49.27% out of which 55.43% males and 42.51% females are literate. There are about 336 houses in palan village. Pincode of palan village locality is 731127.
When it comes to administration, Palan village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Palan village comes under Rampurhat Vidhan Sabha constituency & Birbhum Lok Sabha constituency. Suri is nearest town to palan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.
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Population of Palan
The population details of Palan cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,567 | 819 | 748 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 273 | 149 | 124 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 639 | 336 | 303 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 256 | 134 | 122 |
| Literate Population | 772 | 454 | 318 |
| Illiterate Population | 795 | 365 | 430 |
Connectivity of Palan
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Palan
Where is Palan located?
Palan village is situated in Mohammad Bazar Subdivision, within the Birbhum district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Palan?
The Gram Panchayat of Palan is Hinglow (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Palan?
The pincode of Palan is 731127, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Palan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Palan is 1,567, with 819 males and 748 females.
How many households are there in Palan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Palan village has a total of 336 households.
What is the literacy rate in Palan as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Palan is 49.27%. The male literacy rate is 55.43%, while the female literacy rate is 42.51%.