Palasahi - Bahanaga, Balasore

Palasahi is a village situated in the Bahanaga tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Soro and around 50 km from Baleshwar. Ohittol serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palasahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palasahi is 394028. The village covers a total geographical area of 50 hectares and falls under the 756046 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Palasahi

According to the 2011 Census, Palasahi village had a total population of 59 people, including 31 males and 28 females, living in 18 households. The sex ratio was 903 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.47%, with male literacy at 81.48% and female literacy at 69.23%.

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

Nearby Villages of Palasahi

Palasahi 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 Palasahi

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Palasahi. The nearest railway station is Soro, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Palasahi is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Palasahi is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palasahi

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

Health Facilities in Palasahi

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

FAQs about Palasahi