Palsada - Paikmal, Bargarh

Palsada is a village situated in the Paikmal tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 26 km from Paikamal and around 43 km from Bargarh. Palasada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palsada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palsada is 379737. The village covers a total geographical area of 971 hectares and falls under the 768039 pincode. Padmapur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Palsada

As per Census 2011, Palsada village has a total population of 1,952 people, consisting of 966 males and 986 females. The village has 521 households and a sex ratio of 1,020 females per 1,000 males. There are 248 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,314 literate and 638 illiterate residents. Additionally, 268 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 505 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Palsada are given below:

Nearby Villages of Palsada

Palsada 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 Palsada

Palsada 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 Lakhna, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Padmapur to Palsada is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bargarh to Palsada is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palsada

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

Health Facilities in Palsada

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

FAQs about Palsada