Palasan - Raina - I, Purba Bardhaman

Palasan is a village situated in the Raina - I subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 0.5 km from Shyamsundar. Palsona serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palasan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palasan is 320799. The village covers a total geographical area of 539.15 hectares and falls under the 713424 pincode. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Palasan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Raina Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bardhaman Purba Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Palasan

As per Census 2011, Palasan village has a total population of 3,917 people, consisting of 1,989 males and 1,928 females. The village has 867 households and a sex ratio of 969 females per 1,000 males. There are 350 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,911 literate and 1,006 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,333 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 328 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Palasan are given below:

Nearby Villages of Palasan

Palasan 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 Palasan

Palasan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Gangpur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Burdwan to Palasan is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palasan

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

Health Facilities in Palasan

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

FAQs about Palasan