Popai
About Popai
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Popai village is 325292. Popai village is located in Polba Dadpur subdivision of Hugli district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 7.5km away from sub-district headquarter Polba (tehsildar office) and 18.3km away from district headquarter Chinsura. As per 2009 stats, Goswamimalipara is the gram panchayat of Popai village.
The total geographical area of village is 220.33 hectares. Popai has a total population of 1,846 peoples, out of which male population is 972 while female population is 874. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 899 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of popai village is 59.53% out of which 64.51% males and 54.00% females are literate. There are about 402 houses in popai village.
When it comes to administration, Popai 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, Popai village comes under Saptagram Vidhan Sabha constituency & Hooghly Lok Sabha constituency. Chinsurah is nearest town to popai village for all major economic activities.
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Population of Popai
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,846 | 972 | 874 |
| Children (0-6) | 219 | 115 | 104 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 745 | 383 | 362 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 315 | 162 | 153 |
| Literate Population | 1,099 | 627 | 472 |
| Illiterate Population | 747 | 345 | 402 |
Connectivity of Popai
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Popai
Where is Popai located?
Popai village is situated in Polba Dadpur Subdivision, within the Hugli district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Popai?
The Gram Panchayat of Popai is Goswamimalipara (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Popai as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Popai is 1,846, with 972 males and 874 females.
How many households are there in Popai as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Popai village has a total of 402 households.
What is the literacy rate in Popai as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Popai is 59.53%. The male literacy rate is 64.51%, while the female literacy rate is 54.00%.