Palpal

Palpal is a village located in Arsha subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 6km away from sub-district headquarter Sirkabad (tehsildar office) and 26.6km away from district headquarter Purulia. As per 2009 stats, Arsha is the gram panchayat of Palpal village.

Here you can discover what makes Palpal unique in its vibrant Arsha-Puruliya region. You’ll see Palpal’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Palpal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Palpal is 331177. The village spans a total geographical area of 1513.13 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 723216. Purulia is nearest town to Palpal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 29km away.

When it comes to local governance, Palpal village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Joypur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Purulia Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Palpal

Population of Palpal

According to the 2011 Census, Palpal has a total population of about 5,511, with approximately 2,698 males and 2,813 females. The sex ratio is around 1042 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 995 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 566 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 2,813. The overall literacy rate is approximately 39.61%, with male literacy at about 51.37% and female literacy near 28.33%. There are around 986 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Palpal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Palpal

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Palpal. As per the 2011 stats, Palpal had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Palpal

Knowing the nearby villages of Palpal helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Palpal.

Frequently Asked Questions about Palpal