Palasi - Kaliganj, Nadia

Palasi is a village situated in the Kaliganj subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Debagram and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Plassey-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palasi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palasi is 321296. The village covers a total geographical area of 1014.95 hectares and falls under the 741156 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

Palasi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kaliganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Krishnanagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Palasi

According to the 2011 Census, Palasi village had a total population of 19,984 people, including 10,288 males and 9,696 females, living in 4,347 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.32%, with male literacy at 68.78% and female literacy at 63.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,062, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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

Nearby Villages of Palasi

Palasi 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 Palasi

Palasi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Plassey, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Palasi is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Palasi is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palasi

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Palasi village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Palasi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Palasi village are given below:

FAQs about Palasi