Palan

Palan is a village 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.

Here you can discover what makes Palan unique in its vibrant Mohammad Bazar-Birbhum region. You’ll see Palan’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 Palan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Palan is 316788. The village spans a total geographical area of 292.85 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731127. Suri is nearest town to Palan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

When it comes to local governance, Palan 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 Rampurhat 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 Palan

Population of Palan

According to the 2011 Census, Palan has a total population of about 1,567, with approximately 819 males and 748 females. The sex ratio is around 913 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 273 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 639 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 256. The overall literacy rate is approximately 49.27%, with male literacy at about 55.43% and female literacy near 42.51%. There are around 336 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Palan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Palan

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

Nearby Villages of Palan

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

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