Palasama - Reamal, Deogarh

Palasama is a village situated in the Reamal tehsil of Deogarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Kundheigola and around 70 km from Debagarh. Palsama serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palasama village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palasama is 383132. The village covers a total geographical area of 1354 hectares and falls under the 768109 pincode. Anugul is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

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

Population of Palasama

As per Census 2011, Palasama village has a total population of 1,498 people, consisting of 756 males and 742 females. The village has 383 households and a sex ratio of 981 females per 1,000 males. There are 193 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 975 literate and 523 illiterate residents. Additionally, 319 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 118 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Palasama

Palasama 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 Palasama

Palasama is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Boinda, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anugul to Palasama is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Debagarh to Palasama is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palasama

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

Health Facilities in Palasama

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

FAQs about Palasama