Polba
Polba is a village located in Polba Dadpur subdivision of Hugli district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 14.4km away from district headquarter Polba. Polba is the sub-district headquarter of Polba village. As per 2009 stats, Polba village is also a gram panchayat.
Polba has its own place in the vibrant Hugli region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.
About Polba
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Polba is 325116. The village spans a total geographical area of 604.45 hectares. Bandel is nearest town to Polba village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.
When it comes to local governance, Polba village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Chunchura Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hooghly Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.
Google Map of Polba
Population of Polba
Below is a concise population overview of Polba as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 6,626 | 3,333 | 3,293 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 628 | 339 | 289 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 2,199 | 1,108 | 1,091 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1,101 | 519 | 582 |
Literate Population | 4,643 | 2,516 | 2,127 |
Illiterate Population | 1,983 | 817 | 1,166 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Polba village:
- The total population of Polba village is around 6,626, including approximately 3,333 males and 3,293 females, with a sex ratio of 987 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 628 children aged 0–6 years in Polba village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Polba village has 2,199 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1,101 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy rate of Polba village is about 70.07%, with male literacy at 75.49% and female literacy at 64.59%.
- There are around 1,596 households in Polba village.
Connectivity of Polba
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Polba. As per the 2011 stats, Polba had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
Private Bus Service | Available within village |
Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Polba
Knowing the nearby villages of Polba helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Polba.
Frequently Asked Questions about Polba
- Where is Polba located?
- Polba village is situated in Polba Dadpur Subdivision, within the Hugli district of West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Polba?
- Polba serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the population of Polba as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Polba is 6,626, with 3,333 males and 3,293 females.
- How many households are there in Polba as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Polba village has a total of 1,596 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Polba as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Polba is 70.07%. The male literacy rate is 75.49%, while the female literacy rate is 64.59%.