Palaguda - Usur, Bijapur

Palaguda is a village situated in the Usur tehsil of Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 85 km from the tehsil headquarters in Usur and around 116 km from the district headquarters in Bijapur. Palaguda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palaguda is 450953. The village covers a total geographical area of 1782.24 hectares and falls under the 494447 pincode. Bhadrachalam (a.p.) is the nearest town, located about 108 km away.

Palaguda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bijapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bastar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Palaguda

As per Census 2011, Palaguda village has a total population of 575 people, consisting of 298 males and 277 females. The village has 109 households and a sex ratio of 929 females per 1,000 males. There are 120 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 77 literate and 498 illiterate residents. Additionally, 575 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Palaguda are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population575298277
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1206258
Scheduled Tribes (ST)575298277
Literate Population775027
Illiterate Population498248250

Nearby Villages of Palaguda

Palaguda 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DareliEast5.05 km
Bhimapuram (karkangudaNorth-East6.18 km
MorpalliNorth-East8.74 km
ChinnabodkelNorth8.97 km
PedabodkelNorth-East9.67 km
TumalpadNorth11.93 km
TadmatelaEast12.18 km
SurpangudaNorth13.80 km
Kotaguda(dudheda)North-East14.12 km
PuwartiNorth14.44 km

Transport and Connectivity of Palaguda

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Palaguda. The nearest railway station is Manuguru, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrachalam (a.p.) to Palaguda is about 108 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Palaguda is about 116 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palaguda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Palaguda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Palaguda

Where is Palaguda located?

Palaguda village is located in Usur Tehsil, Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Palaguda?

Palaguda is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Palaguda?

The pincode of Palaguda is 494447.

What is the population of Palaguda?

Palaguda has a total population of 575, including 298 males and 277 females.

How many households are there in Palaguda?

There are 109 households in Palaguda.

What is the literacy rate in Palaguda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Palaguda is 13.39%. Male literacy is 16.78% and female literacy is 9.75%.