Palusia - Bhograi, Balasore

Palusia is a village situated in the Bhograi tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from Bhograi and around 78 km from Baleshwar. Gopinathpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palusia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palusia is 391664. The village covers a total geographical area of 66 hectares and falls under the 756038 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Palusia

According to the 2011 Census, Palusia village had a total population of 1,048 people, including 559 males and 489 females, living in 241 households. The sex ratio was 875 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.98%, with male literacy at 95.44% and female literacy at 81.44%.

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

Nearby Villages of Palusia

Palusia 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 Palusia

Palusia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Digha Flag Station, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Palusia is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Palusia is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palusia

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

Health Facilities in Palusia

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

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