Pallisahi - Mahanga, Cuttack

Pallisahi is a village situated in the Mahanga tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahanga and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Cuttack. Palisahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pallisahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pallisahi is 399573. The village covers a total geographical area of 128 hectares and falls under the 754221 pincode. Cuttack is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Pallisahi

As per Census 2011, Pallisahi village has a total population of 1,430 people, consisting of 739 males and 691 females. The village has 320 households and a sex ratio of 935 females per 1,000 males. There are 131 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,161 literate and 269 illiterate residents. Additionally, 328 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,430739691
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1316467
Scheduled Castes (SC)328169159
Literate Population1,161643518
Illiterate Population26996173

Nearby Villages of Pallisahi

Pallisahi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AdhangaSouth0.61 km
KedareswarWest0.91 km
SutarpadaEast1.11 km
JasuapurNorth1.11 km
BhaunriaSouth1.51 km
DharosyamsundarpurWest1.52 km
KaudkolaEast1.86 km
KusundaspurNorth2.02 km
MahangaNorth-East2.29 km
BhanrajNorth-West2.29 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pallisahi

Pallisahi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sri Jhadeshwar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Cuttack to Pallisahi is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pallisahi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Pallisahi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Pallisahi

Where is Pallisahi located?

Pallisahi village is located in Mahanga Tehsil, Cuttack district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pallisahi?

The Gram Panchayat of Pallisahi is Palisahi.

What is the pincode of Pallisahi?

The pincode of Pallisahi is 754221.

What is the population of Pallisahi?

Pallisahi has a total population of 1,430, including 739 males and 691 females.

How many households are there in Pallisahi?

There are 320 households in Pallisahi.

What is the literacy rate in Pallisahi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pallisahi is 81.19%. Male literacy is 87.01% and female literacy is 74.96%.