Palada - Mohana, Gajapati

Palada is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohana and around 180 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Badeguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palada is 413717. The village covers a total geographical area of 753 hectares and falls under the 761015 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 61 km away.

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

Population of Palada

As per Census 2011, Palada village has a total population of 326 people, consisting of 144 males and 182 females. The village has 88 households and a sex ratio of 1,263 females per 1,000 males. There are 61 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 49 literate and 277 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 228 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Palada

Palada 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 Palada

Palada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Palada is about 61 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Palada is about 180 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palada

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

Health Facilities in Palada

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

FAQs about Palada