Palgan - Hura, Purulia

Palgan is a village situated in the Hura subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 33 km from Purulia. Daldali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palgan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palgan is 330890. The village covers a total geographical area of 67.01 hectares and falls under the 723132 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Palgan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Manbazar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Palgan

According to the 2011 Census, Palgan village had a total population of 925 people, including 465 males and 460 females, living in 179 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.08%, with male literacy at 83.54% and female literacy at 58.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 473.

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

Nearby Villages of Palgan

Palgan 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 Palgan

Palgan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bagalia, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Palgan is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Palgan is about 33 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 Palgan

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

Health Facilities in Palgan

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

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