Palasi - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Palasi is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.2 km from Dhaniakhali and around 38.7 km from Chinsura. Gurap serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palasi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palasi is 324647. The village covers a total geographical area of 408.75 hectares and falls under the 712303 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Palasi

According to the 2011 Census, Palasi village had a total population of 3,618 people, including 1,812 males and 1,806 females, living in 858 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.42%, with male literacy at 84.25% and female literacy at 72.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 481, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 835.

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

Nearby Villages of Palasi

Palasi 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 Palasi

Palasi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gangpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Palasi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Palasi is about 38.7 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 Palasi

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

Health Facilities in Palasi

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

FAQs about Palasi