Palsudha - Odapada, Dhenkanal

Palsudha is a village situated in the Odapada tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from Dhenkanal Sadar and around 12 km from Dhenkanal. Gundicha Pada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palsudha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palsudha is 403304. The village covers a total geographical area of 40 hectares and falls under the 759013 pincode. Dhenkanal is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Palsudha

According to the 2011 Census, Palsudha village had a total population of 84 people, including 46 males and 38 females, living in 24 households. The sex ratio was 826 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.58%, with male literacy at 88.37% and female literacy at 72.73%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 22.

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

Nearby Villages of Palsudha

Palsudha 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 Palsudha

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Palsudha. The nearest railway station is Dandi Mal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhenkanal to Palsudha is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Palsudha is about 12 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palsudha

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

Health Facilities in Palsudha

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

FAQs about Palsudha