Papila

Papila is a village located in Baduria subdivision of North Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 22.6km away from sub-district headquarter Baduria. Barasat is the district headquarter of Papila village. As per 2009 stats, Chhatra is the gram panchayat of Papila village.

Here you can discover what makes Papila unique in its vibrant Baduria-North Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Papila’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 Papila

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Papila is 323416. The village spans a total geographical area of 98.25 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743247. Baduria is nearest town to Papila village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Papila 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 Papila

Population of Papila

According to the 2011 Census, Papila has a total population of about 2,004, with approximately 1,020 males and 984 females. The sex ratio is around 964 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 238 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,485 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 60. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.62%, with male literacy at about 66.67% and female literacy near 58.43%. There are around 467 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Papila's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Papila

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

Nearby Villages of Papila

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Papila