Palghat - Sonarpur, South 24 Parganas

Palghat is a village situated in the Sonarpur subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.9 km from Rajpur and around 30.4 km from Alipore. Poleghat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palghat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palghat is 333578. The village covers a total geographical area of 103.03 hectares and falls under the 700150 pincode. Rajpur is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Palghat

According to the 2011 Census, Palghat village had a total population of 2,360 people, including 1,241 males and 1,119 females, living in 520 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.12%, with male literacy at 90.95% and female literacy at 82.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 221, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Palghat

Palghat 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 Palghat

Palghat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mallikpur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajpur to Palghat is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Palghat is about 30.4 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 Palghat

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

Health Facilities in Palghat

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

FAQs about Palghat