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

As per Census 2011, Palla village has a total population of 5,058 people, consisting of 2,649 males and 2,409 females. The village has 1,231 households and a sex ratio of 909 females per 1,000 males. There are 452 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,058 literate and 1,000 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,931 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 173 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Palla are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,0582,6492,409
Child Population (0–6 yrs)452239213
Scheduled Castes (SC)2,9311,5461,385
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1739578
Literate Population4,0582,2261,832
Illiterate Population1,000423577

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HarishpurSouth-West1.59 km
ChithaliaNorth-West1.64 km
ShrimantapurNorth-East1.65 km
Paschim RamchandrapurNorth-East1.80 km
BeltaSouth-East1.96 km
BriddhapallaWest2.09 km
SanakpurNorth2.25 km
DharmmapurSouth-East2.64 km
Sholka DurgapurEast2.74 km
Barddhan BeriaNorth2.96 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Palla

Where is Palla located?

Palla village is located in Bongaon Subdivision, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Palla?

Palla is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Palla?

The pincode of Palla is 743701.

What is the population of Palla?

Palla has a total population of 5,058, including 2,649 males and 2,409 females.

How many households are there in Palla?

There are 1,231 households in Palla.

What is the literacy rate in Palla?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Palla is 80.23%. Male literacy is 84.03% and female literacy is 76.05%.