Palsa - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Palsa is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 30.4 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Uday serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palsa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palsa is 310758. The village covers a total geographical area of 88.45 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Palsa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kumarganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balurghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Palsa

According to the 2011 Census, Palsa village had a total population of 1,055 people, including 535 males and 520 females, living in 225 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.52%, with male literacy at 79.43% and female literacy at 71.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 66, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 140.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Palsa

Palsa 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 Palsa

Palsa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rampur Bazar, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Palsa is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Palsa is about 30.4 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palsa

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

Health Facilities in Palsa

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

FAQs about Palsa