Palpara - Mangolkote, Purba Bardhaman

Palpara is a village situated in the Mangolkote subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 28.1 km from Nutanhat and around 39.3 km from Barddhaman. Chanak serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palpara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palpara is 319041. The village covers a total geographical area of 201.03 hectares and falls under the 713128 pincode. Gushkara is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Palpara

According to the 2011 Census, Palpara village had a total population of 1,697 people, including 868 males and 829 females, living in 405 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.29%, with male literacy at 73.28% and female literacy at 54.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 600, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 488.

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

Nearby Villages of Palpara

Palpara 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 Palpara

Palpara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Guskara, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gushkara to Palpara is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Palpara is about 39.3 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palpara

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

Health Facilities in Palpara

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

FAQs about Palpara