Palasahi - Dhamnagar, Bhadrak

Palasahi is a village situated in the Dhamnagar tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from Dhusuri and around 32 km from Bhadrak. Palasahi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palasahi is 395292. The village covers a total geographical area of 232 hectares and falls under the 756119 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 28 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 Dhamnagar 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 4,450 people, including 2,305 males and 2,145 females, living in 826 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.39%, with male literacy at 93.03% and female literacy at 79.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,094.

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

Palasahi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baudpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Palasahi is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Palasahi is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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