Palasapithia - Bhuban, Dhenkanal

Palasapithia is a village situated in the Bhuban tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhuban and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Gada Nrusingha Prasad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palasapithia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palasapithia is 402552. The village covers a total geographical area of 223 hectares and falls under the 759024 pincode. Bhuban is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Palasapithia

As per Census 2011, Palasapithia village has a total population of 1,280 people, consisting of 646 males and 634 females. The village has 283 households and a sex ratio of 981 females per 1,000 males. There are 155 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 810 literate and 470 illiterate residents. Additionally, 172 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 183 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,280646634
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1558273
Scheduled Castes (SC)1728488
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1838994
Literate Population810448362
Illiterate Population470198272

Nearby Villages of Palasapithia

Palasapithia 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)
BasudeipurEast0.88 km
BalipadaNorth-West1.05 km
GarhnrusinghaprasadSouth-East1.26 km
DayanabiliWest1.67 km
MurugaSouth-East2.27 km
BaruanNorth-East2.28 km
SurapratappurSouth-West2.52 km
MathanuaganNorth-West2.53 km
KansaragodaNorth2.55 km
MaluagodaNorth2.66 km

Transport and Connectivity of Palasapithia

Palasapithia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Baghuapal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhuban to Palasapithia is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Palasapithia is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palasapithia

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Palasapithia

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

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

FAQs about Palasapithia

Where is Palasapithia located?

Palasapithia village is located in Bhuban Tehsil, Dhenkanal district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Palasapithia?

The Gram Panchayat of Palasapithia is Gada Nrusingha Prasad.

What is the pincode of Palasapithia?

The pincode of Palasapithia is 759024.

What is the population of Palasapithia?

Palasapithia has a total population of 1,280, including 646 males and 634 females.

How many households are there in Palasapithia?

There are 283 households in Palasapithia.

What is the literacy rate in Palasapithia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Palasapithia is 63.28%. Male literacy is 69.35% and female literacy is 57.10%.