Palsa Village Overview
Palsa is a village in Rampurhat I tehsil of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It lies about 7.2 km from Rampurhat tehsil headquarters. Suri is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Kharun is the Gram Panchayat for Palsa village.
The sections below provide essential information about Palsa village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Palsa is 316346. The village covers a geographical area of 97.03 hectares and has a pincode of 731224. Rampurhat is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.
Location Map of Palsa
Population & Demographics of Palsa
This section provides population and demographic details of Palsa village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 485 | 244 | 241 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 59 | 26 | 33 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 420 | 211 | 209 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 30 | 17 | 13 |
| Literate Population | 330 | 186 | 144 |
| Illiterate Population | 155 | 58 | 97 |
Key population details of Palsa village are given below:
- Palsa village is a small village with a total population of around 485, including approximately 244 males and 241 females, with a sex ratio of 987 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 420 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 30 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Palsa village is good, with a literacy rate of about 68.04%.
- There are around 126 households in Palsa village.
Transport & Connectivity of Palsa
Transport facilities help residents of Palsa village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Palsa
The following villages are located close to Palsa and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Palsa
- Where is Palsa located?
- Palsa village is located in Rampurhat I Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Palsa?
- The Gram Panchayat of Palsa is Kharun (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Palsa?
- The pincode of Palsa is 731224.
- What is the population of Palsa?
- Palsa has a total population of 485, including 244 males and 241 females.
- How many households are there in Palsa?
- There are 126 households in Palsa.
- What is the literacy rate in Palsa?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Palsa is 68.04%. Male literacy is 76.23% and female literacy is 59.75%.