Palya

Palya is a village located in Alur taluka of Hassan district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Alur (tehsildar office) and 20km away from district headquarter Hassan. As per 2009 stats, Palya village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Palya unique in its vibrant Alur-Hassan region. You’ll see Palya’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Palya

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Palya is 616354. The village spans a total geographical area of 347.96 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 573214. Alur is nearest town to Palya village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.

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

Google Map of Palya

Population of Palya

According to the 2011 Census, Palya has a total population of about 1,365, with approximately 661 males and 704 females. The sex ratio is around 1065 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 137 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 24 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 50. The overall literacy rate is approximately 68.50%, with male literacy at about 75.49% and female literacy near 61.93%. There are around 352 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Palya's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Palya

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

Nearby Villages of Palya

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Palya