Palla - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Palla is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.1 km from Bongaon and around 50.7 km from Barasat. Palla village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palla is 322646. The village covers a total geographical area of 297.05 hectares and falls under the 743701 pincode. Bangoan is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Palla

According to the 2011 Census, Palla village had a total population of 5,058 people, including 2,649 males and 2,409 females, living in 1,231 households. The sex ratio was 909 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.10%, with male literacy at 92.37% and female literacy at 83.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,931, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 173.

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

Nearby Villages of Palla

Palla 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 Palla

Palla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chakdaha, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangoan to Palla is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Palla is about 50.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palla

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

Health Facilities in Palla

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

FAQs about Palla