Palta

Palta is a village located in Baduria subdivision of North Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 18.7km away from sub-district headquarter Baduria. Barasat is the district headquarter of Palta village. As per 2009 stats, Aturia is the gram panchayat of Palta village.

Here you can discover what makes Palta unique in its vibrant Baduria-North Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Palta’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Palta

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Palta is 323498. The village spans a total geographical area of 279.12 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743427. Baduria is nearest town to Palta village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Palta village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Baduria Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Basirhat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Palta

Population of Palta

According to the 2011 Census, Palta has a total population of about 3,093, with approximately 1,583 males and 1,510 females. The sex ratio is around 953 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 299 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 327 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 4. The overall literacy rate is approximately 78.05%, with male literacy at about 81.62% and female literacy near 74.30%. There are around 773 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Palta's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Palta

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Palta. As per the 2011 stats, Palta had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Palta

Knowing the nearby villages of Palta helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Palta.

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