Palasdanga - Nakashipara, Nadia

Palasdanga is a village situated in the Nakashipara subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nakashipara and around 34.3 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Nakashipara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palasdanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palasdanga is 321440. The village covers a total geographical area of 193.04 hectares and falls under the 741126 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Palasdanga

According to the 2011 Census, Palasdanga village had a total population of 2,852 people, including 1,443 males and 1,409 females, living in 717 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.09%, with male literacy at 62.97% and female literacy at 52.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,076, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 795.

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

Nearby Villages of Palasdanga

Palasdanga 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 Palasdanga

Palasdanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bethuadahari, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Palasdanga is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Palasdanga is about 34.3 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palasdanga

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

Health Facilities in Palasdanga

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

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