Abhaya

Abhaya is a village located in Salbani subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 14.3km away from sub-district headquarter Salbani. Midnapur is the district headquarter of Abhaya village. As per 2009 stats, Lalgeria is the gram panchayat of Abhaya village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Abhaya is 338675. The village spans a total geographical area of 355.79 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721516. Medinipur is nearest town to Abhaya village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

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

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Population of Abhaya

According to the 2011 Census, Abhaya has a total population of about 863, with approximately 458 males and 405 females. The sex ratio is around 884 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 111 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 84 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 275. The overall literacy rate is approximately 63.38%, with male literacy at about 74.45% and female literacy near 50.86%. There are around 166 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Abhaya's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Abhaya

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

Nearby Villages of Abhaya

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

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