Palaspur - Khaira, Balasore

Palaspur is a village situated in the Khaira tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Khaira and around 55 km from Baleshwar. Govindapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palaspur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palaspur is 393478. The village covers a total geographical area of 80 hectares and falls under the 756049 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Palaspur

According to the 2011 Census, Palaspur village had a total population of 391 people, including 202 males and 189 females, living in 91 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.35%, with male literacy at 93.92% and female literacy at 88.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 27, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Palaspur

Palaspur 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 Palaspur

Palaspur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Markona, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Palaspur is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Palaspur is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palaspur

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

Health Facilities in Palaspur

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

FAQs about Palaspur