Palapada - Jagannath Prasad, Ganjam

Palapada is a village situated in the Jagannath Prasad tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jagannath Prasad and around 132 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Rauti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palapada is 410490. The village covers a total geographical area of 87 hectares and falls under the 761121 pincode. Bellaguntha is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Palapada

According to the 2011 Census, Palapada village had a total population of 383 people, including 186 males and 197 females, living in 88 households. The sex ratio was 1,059 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.15%, with male literacy at 85.80% and female literacy at 65.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 86.

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

Nearby Villages of Palapada

Palapada 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 Palapada

Palapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balugaon, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bellaguntha to Palapada is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Palapada is about 132 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palapada

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

Health Facilities in Palapada

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

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