Palashi - Mangolkote, Purba Bardhaman

Palashi is a village situated in the Mangolkote subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.4 km from Nutanhat and around 44.2 km from Barddhaman. Kshirgram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palashi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palashi is 319165. The village covers a total geographical area of 387.19 hectares and falls under the 713143 pincode. Katwa is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Palashi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Palashi

According to the 2011 Census, Palashi village had a total population of 1,320 people, including 682 males and 638 females, living in 315 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.03%, with male literacy at 78.31% and female literacy at 63.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 600.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Palashi

Palashi 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Palashi

Palashi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balgona, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katwa to Palashi is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Palashi is about 44.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palashi

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Palashi village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Palashi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Palashi village are given below:

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