Palghat
About Palghat
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Palghat village is 333578. Palghat village is 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.
The total geographical area of village is 103.03 hectares. Palghat has a total population of 2,360 peoples, out of which male population is 1,241 while female population is 1,119. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 901 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of palghat village is 78.26% out of which 82.59% males and 73.46% females are literate. There are about 520 houses in palghat village. Pincode of palghat village locality is 700151.
When it comes to administration, Palghat village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Palghat village comes under Sonarpur Dakshin Vidhan Sabha constituency & Jadavpur Lok Sabha constituency. Rajpur is nearest town to palghat village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 3km away.
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Population of Palghat
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,360 | 1,241 | 1,119 |
| Children (0-6) | 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 |
Connectivity of Palghat
| 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 |
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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%.