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

According to the 2011 Census, Palasapithia village had a total population of 1,280 people, including 646 males and 634 females, living in 283 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.00%, with male literacy at 79.43% and female literacy at 64.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 172, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 183.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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:

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.

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:

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:

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