Palasakhanda - Bangomunda, Balangir

Palasakhanda is a village situated in the Bangomunda tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Sindhekela and around 80 km from Balangir. Bhuslad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palasakhanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palasakhanda is 421344. The village covers a total geographical area of 148 hectares and falls under the 767035 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Palasakhanda

According to the 2011 Census, Palasakhanda village had a total population of 1,065 people, including 514 males and 551 females, living in 290 households. The sex ratio was 1,072 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.26%, with male literacy at 69.80% and female literacy at 39.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 26, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 147.

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

Nearby Villages of Palasakhanda

Palasakhanda 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 Palasakhanda

Palasakhanda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Muribahal, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Palasakhanda is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Palasakhanda is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palasakhanda

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

Health Facilities in Palasakhanda

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

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