Palasa

Palasa is a village located in Nemalo tehsil of Cuttack district in Odisha, India. It is situated 13km away from sub-district headquarter Nemalo (tehsildar office) and 39km away from district headquarter Cuttack. As per 2009 stats, Bandhupur is the gram panchayat of Palasa village.

Here you can discover what makes Palasa unique in its vibrant Nemalo-Cuttack region. You’ll see Palasa’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Palasa

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Palasa is 399828. The village spans a total geographical area of 44 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 754131. Cuttack is nearest town to Palasa village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 39km away.

When it comes to local governance, Palasa village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Cuttack sadar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Cuttack Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Palasa

Population of Palasa

According to the 2011 Census, Palasa has a total population of about 182, with approximately 93 males and 89 females. The sex ratio is around 956 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 28 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 26 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 74.18%, with male literacy at about 81.72% and female literacy near 66.29%. There are around 47 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Palasa's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Palasa

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Palasa. As per the 2011 stats, Palasa had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Palasa

Knowing the nearby villages of Palasa helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Palasa.

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