Palghat

Palghat is a village located in Sonarpur subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 7.9km away from sub-district headquarter Rajpur (tehsildar office) and 30.4km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Poleghat is the gram panchayat of Palghat village.

Palghat has its own place in the vibrant South Twenty Four Parganas region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Palghat

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Palghat is 333578. The village spans a total geographical area of 103.03 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 700151. Rajpur is nearest town to Palghat village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 3km away.

When it comes to local governance, Palghat 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 Sonarpur Dakshin Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jadavpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Palghat

Below is a concise population overview of Palghat as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,360 1,241 1,119
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 240 114 126
Scheduled Castes (SC) 221 114 107
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 2 2 N/A
Literate Population 1,847 1,025 822
Illiterate Population 513 216 297

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Palghat village:

  • The total population of Palghat village is around 2,360, including approximately 1,241 males and 1,119 females, with a sex ratio of 901 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 240 children aged 0–6 years in Palghat village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Palghat village has 221 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 2 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Palghat village is about 78.26%, with male literacy at 82.59% and female literacy at 73.46%.
  • There are around 520 households in Palghat village.

Connectivity of Palghat

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Palghat

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

Banhugli Joyenpur Hogalkuria Raghunathpur Dingelpota Sarmastapur Raghabpur Badehugli Gobindapur Srirampur Baruli

Frequently Asked Questions about Palghat

Where is Palghat located?
Palghat village is situated in Sonarpur Subdivision, within the South Twenty Four Parganas district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Palghat?
The Gram Panchayat of Palghat is Poleghat (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Palghat?
The pincode of Palghat is 700151, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Palghat as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Palghat is 2,360, with 1,241 males and 1,119 females.
How many households are there in Palghat as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Palghat village has a total of 520 households.
What is the literacy rate in Palghat as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Palghat is 78.26%. The male literacy rate is 82.59%, while the female literacy rate is 73.46%.