Palesira - Belpara, Balangir

Palesira is a village situated in the Belpara tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belpara and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Nunhad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palesira village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palesira is 420933. The village covers a total geographical area of 300 hectares and falls under the 767026 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Palesira

According to the 2011 Census, Palesira village had a total population of 1,106 people, including 541 males and 565 females, living in 262 households. The sex ratio was 1,044 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.03%, with male literacy at 83.23% and female literacy at 67.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 91.

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

Nearby Villages of Palesira

Palesira 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 Palesira

Public transport in the Palesira is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Turekala Road, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Palesira is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Palesira is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palesira

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

Health Facilities in Palesira

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

FAQs about Palesira