Palashi - Kumarganj, Dakshin Dinajpur

Palashi is a village situated in the Kumarganj subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumarganj and around 35.4 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Samjia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palashi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palashi is 310792. The village covers a total geographical area of 256.67 hectares and falls under the 733141 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Palashi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Palashi

According to the 2011 Census, Palashi village had a total population of 998 people, including 516 males and 482 females, living in 233 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.06%, with male literacy at 68.76% and female literacy at 56.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 564, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 170.

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

Nearby Villages of Palashi

Palashi 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 Palashi

Palashi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mallickpur Hat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Palashi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Palashi is about 35.4 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 Palashi

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

Health Facilities in Palashi

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

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