Palsona - Mangolkote, Purba Bardhaman

Palsona is a village situated in the Mangolkote subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.2 km from Nutanhat and around 33.5 km from Barddhaman. Nigan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palsona village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palsona is 319102. The village covers a total geographical area of 252.54 hectares and falls under the 713125 pincode. Katwa is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Palsona

According to the 2011 Census, Palsona village had a total population of 1,134 people, including 569 males and 565 females, living in 250 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.95%, with male literacy at 86.44% and female literacy at 69.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 791.

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

Nearby Villages of Palsona

Palsona 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 Palsona

Palsona is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Balgona, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katwa to Palsona is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Palsona is about 33.5 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 Palsona

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

Health Facilities in Palsona

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

FAQs about Palsona