Pelku

Block / Subdivision Matigara
District Darjiling
State West Bengal

About Pelku

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Pelku village is 306550. Pelku village is located in Matigara subdivision of Darjiling district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 2.9km away from sub-district headquarter Kadamtala. Darjiling is the district headquarter of Pelku village. As per 2009 stats, Matigara I is the gram panchayat of Pelku village.

The total geographical area of village is 121 hectares. Pelku has a total population of 3,112 peoples, out of which male population is 1,786 while female population is 1,326. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 742 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of pelku village is 75.55% out of which 82.19% males and 66.59% females are literate. There are about 623 houses in pelku village. Pincode of pelku village locality is 734012.

Siliguri is nearest town to pelku village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

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Population of Pelku

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 3,112 1,786 1,326
Literate Population 2,351 1,468 883
Illiterate Population 761 318 443

Connectivity of Pelku

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Pelku

Frequently Asked Questions about Pelku

Where is Pelku located?

Pelku village is situated in Matigara Subdivision, within the Darjiling district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pelku?

The Gram Panchayat of Pelku is Matigara I (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Pelku?

The pincode of Pelku is 734012, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Pelku as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Pelku is 3,112, with 1,786 males and 1,326 females.

How many households are there in Pelku as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Pelku village has a total of 623 households.

What is the literacy rate in Pelku as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Pelku is 75.55%. The male literacy rate is 82.19%, while the female literacy rate is 66.59%.