Palya - Alur, Hassan

Palya is a village situated in the Alur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Alur and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Palya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palya is 616354. The village covers a total geographical area of 347.96 hectares and falls under the 573218 pincode. Alur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Palya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sakleshpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hassan Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Palya

According to the 2011 Census, Palya village had a total population of 1,365 people, including 661 males and 704 females, living in 352 households. The sex ratio was 1,065 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.14%, with male literacy at 84.01% and female literacy at 68.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 24, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 50.

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

Nearby Villages of Palya

Palya 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 Palya

Palya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ballupete, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alur to Palya is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Palya is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palya

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

Health Facilities in Palya

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

FAQs about Palya