Palya - Malur, Kolar

Palya is a village situated in the Malur taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Dinnahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palya is 622370. The village covers a total geographical area of 309.8 hectares and falls under the 563139 pincode. Bangarpet is the nearest town, located about 23 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 Byatarayanapura Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bengaluru North Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Palya

According to the 2011 Census, Palya village had a total population of 216 people, including 113 males and 103 females, living in 46 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.48%, with male literacy at 55.45% and female literacy at 42.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 91, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 106.

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

Public transport in the Palya is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kamasamudram, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangarpet to Palya is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Palya is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. 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