Palsa

Palsa is a village located in Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 14.3km away from sub-district headquarter Gangarampur (tehsildar office) and 30.4km away from district headquarter Balurghat. As per 2009 stats, Uday is the gram panchayat of Palsa village.

Here you can discover what makes Palsa unique in its vibrant Gangarampur-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Palsa’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 Palsa

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Palsa is 310758. The village spans a total geographical area of 88.45 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733140. Gangarampur is nearest town to Palsa village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 13km away.

When it comes to local governance, Palsa 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 Kumarganj Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Palsa

Population of Palsa

According to the 2011 Census, Palsa has a total population of about 1,055, with approximately 535 males and 520 females. The sex ratio is around 971 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 140 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 66 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 140. The overall literacy rate is approximately 65.50%, with male literacy at about 67.85% and female literacy near 63.08%. There are around 225 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Palsa's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Palsa

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

Nearby Villages of Palsa

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Palsa