Payan
About Payan
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Payan village is 325279. Payan village is located in Polba Dadpur subdivision of Hugli district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 12.2km away from sub-district headquarter Polba (tehsildar office) and 18km away from district headquarter Chinsura. As per 2009 stats, Harit is the gram panchayat of Payan village.
The total geographical area of village is 71.67 hectares. Payan has a total population of 927 peoples, out of which male population is 489 while female population is 438. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 895 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of payan village is 62.68% out of which 70.35% males and 54.11% females are literate. There are about 209 houses in payan village.
When it comes to administration, Payan village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Payan village comes under Saptagram Vidhan Sabha constituency & Hooghly Lok Sabha constituency. Chinsurah is nearest town to payan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.
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Population of Payan
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 927 | 489 | 438 |
| Children (0-6) | 94 | 46 | 48 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 761 | 401 | 360 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 581 | 344 | 237 |
| Illiterate Population | 346 | 145 | 201 |
Connectivity of Payan
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Payan
Where is Payan located?
Payan village is situated in Polba Dadpur Subdivision, within the Hugli district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Payan?
The Gram Panchayat of Payan is Harit (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Payan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Payan is 927, with 489 males and 438 females.
How many households are there in Payan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Payan village has a total of 209 households.
What is the literacy rate in Payan as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Payan is 62.68%. The male literacy rate is 70.35%, while the female literacy rate is 54.11%.