Palaighata

Block / Subdivision Beldanga I
District Murshidabad
State West Bengal

About Palaighata

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Palaighata village is 315574. Palaighata village is located in Beldanga I subdivision of Murshidabad district in West Bengal, India. Berhampore and Beldanga are the district & sub-district headquarters of Palaighata village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Chaitanyapur Ii is the gram panchayat of Palaighata village.

The total geographical area of village is 65.55 hectares. Palaighata has a total population of 1,430 peoples, out of which male population is 722 while female population is 708. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 980 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of palaighata village is 65.66% out of which 70.08% males and 61.16% females are literate. There are about 333 houses in palaighata village. Pincode of palaighata village locality is 742133.

When it comes to administration, Palaighata 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, Palaighata village comes under Naoda Vidhan Sabha constituency & Baharampur Lok Sabha constituency. Beldanga is nearest town to palaighata village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.

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Population of Palaighata

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,430 722 708
Literate Population 939 506 433
Illiterate Population 491 216 275

Connectivity of Palaighata

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Palaighata

Frequently Asked Questions about Palaighata

Where is Palaighata located?

Palaighata village is situated in Beldanga I Subdivision, within the Murshidabad district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Palaighata?

The Gram Panchayat of Palaighata is Chaitanyapur Ii (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Palaighata?

The pincode of Palaighata is 742133, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Palaighata as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Palaighata is 1,430, with 722 males and 708 females.

How many households are there in Palaighata as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Palaighata village has a total of 333 households.

What is the literacy rate in Palaighata as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Palaighata is 65.66%. The male literacy rate is 70.08%, while the female literacy rate is 61.16%.