Palasia - Kariasol, Dhanbad

Palasia is a village situated in the Kariasol subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 14.05 km from Nirsa and around 44 km from Dhanbad. Jamdehi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palasia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palasia is 362143. The village covers a total geographical area of 83 hectares and falls under the 828205 pincode. Chirkunda is the nearest town.

Palasia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nirsa Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dhanbad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Palasia

According to the 2011 Census, Palasia village had a total population of 801 people, including 431 males and 370 females, living in 145 households. The sex ratio was 858 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.09%, with male literacy at 78.95% and female literacy at 47.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 72, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 171.

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

Nearby Villages of Palasia

Palasia 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 Palasia

Palasia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mugma, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dhanbad to Palasia is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palasia

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

Health Facilities in Palasia

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

FAQs about Palasia