Palada - Supa, Uttara Kannada

Palada is a village situated in the Supa taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 82 km from the tehsil headquarters in Joida and around 190 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Akheti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palada is 602631. The village covers a total geographical area of 1233.98 hectares and falls under the 581453 pincode. Khanapur is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Palada

As per Census 2011, Palada village has a total population of 283 people, consisting of 137 males and 146 females. The village has 61 households and a sex ratio of 1,065 females per 1,000 males. There are 49 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 211 literate and 72 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Palada

Palada 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 Palada

Palada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Castle Rock, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khanapur to Palada is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Palada is about 190 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palada

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

Health Facilities in Palada

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

FAQs about Palada