Palara - Uluberia - II, Howrah

Palara is a village situated in the Uluberia - II subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.7 km from Uluberia and around 38.1 km from Howrah. Joyargori serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palara is 332920. The village covers a total geographical area of 76.28 hectares and falls under the 711303 pincode. Bagnan is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Palara

According to the 2011 Census, Palara village had a total population of 2,659 people, including 1,343 males and 1,316 females, living in 485 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.68%, with male literacy at 66.81% and female literacy at 58.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 700.

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

Nearby Villages of Palara

Palara 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 Palara

Palara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kulgachia, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagnan to Palara is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Palara is about 38.1 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 Palara

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

Health Facilities in Palara

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

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