Palaupalli - Dharakote, Ganjam

Palaupalli is a village situated in the Dharakote tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharakote and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Dharakote serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palaupalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palaupalli is 411317. The village covers a total geographical area of 320 hectares and falls under the 761107 pincode. Asika is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Palaupalli

According to the 2011 Census, Palaupalli village had a total population of 412 people, including 213 males and 199 females, living in 94 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.72%, with male literacy at 63.44% and female literacy at 34.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 409.

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

Nearby Villages of Palaupalli

Palaupalli 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 Palaupalli

Palaupalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Asika to Palaupalli is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Palaupalli is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palaupalli

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

Health Facilities in Palaupalli

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

FAQs about Palaupalli