Palagachha Village Overview
Palagachha is a village in Chakdah tehsil of Nadia district, West Bengal. It lies about 9.6 km from Chakdah tehsil headquarters and around 37.7 km from Krishnanagar district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Tatla I is the Gram Panchayat for Palagachha village.
The sections below provide essential information about Palagachha village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Palagachha is 322179. The village covers a geographical area of 104.89 hectares and has a pincode of 741222. Chakdaha is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.
Location Map of Palagachha
Population & Demographics of Palagachha
This section provides population and demographic details of Palagachha village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,120 | 1,077 | 1,043 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 230 | 111 | 119 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 308 | 159 | 149 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 953 | 478 | 475 |
| Literate Population | 1,284 | 736 | 548 |
| Illiterate Population | 836 | 341 | 495 |
Key population details of Palagachha village are given below:
- Palagachha village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,120, including approximately 1,077 males and 1,043 females, with a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 308 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 953 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Palagachha village is good, with a literacy rate of about 60.57%.
- There are around 464 households in Palagachha village.
Transport & Connectivity of Palagachha
Transport facilities help residents of Palagachha village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Palagachha
The following villages are located close to Palagachha and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Palagachha
- Where is Palagachha located?
- Palagachha village is located in Chakdah Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Palagachha?
- The Gram Panchayat of Palagachha is Tatla I (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Palagachha?
- The pincode of Palagachha is 741222.
- What is the population of Palagachha?
- Palagachha has a total population of 2,120, including 1,077 males and 1,043 females.
- How many households are there in Palagachha?
- There are 464 households in Palagachha.
- What is the literacy rate in Palagachha?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Palagachha is 60.57%. Male literacy is 68.34% and female literacy is 52.54%.