Paljagul

Paljagul is a village located in Midnapore subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Midnapore are the district & sub-district headquarters of Paljagul village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Pathra is the gram panchayat of Paljagul village.

Here you can discover what makes Paljagul unique in its vibrant Midnapore-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Paljagul’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 Paljagul

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Paljagul is 339455. The village spans a total geographical area of 187.77 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721149. Midnapore is nearest town to Paljagul village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.

When it comes to local governance, Paljagul 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 Kharagpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Medinipur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Paljagul

Population of Paljagul

According to the 2011 Census, Paljagul has a total population of about 1,326, with approximately 664 males and 662 females. The sex ratio is around 996 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 170 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 449 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 650. The overall literacy rate is approximately 52.19%, with male literacy at about 62.20% and female literacy near 42.15%. There are around 308 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Paljagul's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Paljagul

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

Nearby Villages of Paljagul

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

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