Palasingi - Kasinagar, Gajapati

Palasingi is a village situated in the Kasinagar tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 27 km from Kashinagara and around 55 km from Paralakhemundi. Khandava serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palasingi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palasingi is 414495. The village covers a total geographical area of 535 hectares and falls under the 761206 pincode. Kashinagara is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Palasingi

According to the 2011 Census, Palasingi village had a total population of 320 people, including 158 males and 162 females, living in 78 households. The sex ratio was 1,025 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.07%, with male literacy at 57.36% and female literacy at 35.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 11, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 82.

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

Nearby Villages of Palasingi

Palasingi 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 Palasingi

Palasingi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Palasingi, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kashinagara to Palasingi is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Palasingi is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palasingi

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

Health Facilities in Palasingi

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

FAQs about Palasingi