Palara
About Palara
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Palara village is 325551. Palara village is located in Singur subdivision of Hugli district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 10.2km away from sub-district headquarter Singur. Chinsura is the district headquarter of Palara village. As per 2009 stats, Bighati is the gram panchayat of Palara village.
The total geographical area of village is 190.98 hectares. Palara has a total population of 2,008 peoples, out of which male population is 1,069 while female population is 939. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 878 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of palara village is 76.49% out of which 80.54% males and 71.88% females are literate. There are about 488 houses in palara village. Pincode of palara village locality is 712124.
When it comes to administration, Palara 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, Palara village comes under Singur Vidhan Sabha constituency & Hooghly Lok Sabha constituency. Bhadreshwar is nearest town to palara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 2km away.
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Population of Palara
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,008 | 1,069 | 939 |
| Children (0-6) | 145 | 79 | 66 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 727 | 393 | 334 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 12 | 5 | 7 |
| Literate Population | 1,536 | 861 | 675 |
| Illiterate Population | 472 | 208 | 264 |
Connectivity of Palara
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within village |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Palara
Where is Palara located?
Palara village is situated in Singur Subdivision, within the Hugli district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Palara?
The Gram Panchayat of Palara is Bighati (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Palara?
The pincode of Palara is 712124, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Palara as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Palara is 2,008, with 1,069 males and 939 females.
How many households are there in Palara as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Palara village has a total of 488 households.
What is the literacy rate in Palara as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Palara is 76.49%. The male literacy rate is 80.54%, while the female literacy rate is 71.88%.