Palanda - Sagardighi, Murshidabad

Palanda is a village situated in the Sagardighi subdivision of Murshidabad district, West Bengal. Gobordhandanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palanda is 314410. The village covers a total geographical area of 258 hectares and falls under the 742122 pincode. Ajimganj is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Palanda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Palanda

According to the 2011 Census, Palanda village had a total population of 435 people, including 217 males and 218 females, living in 98 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.63%, with male literacy at 63.98% and female literacy at 40.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 417.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Palanda

Palanda is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Palanda

The nearest railway station is Gosaingram, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ajimganj to Palanda is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

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