Paliama - Purushottampur, Ganjam

Paliama is a village situated in the Purushottampur tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from Purusottampur and around 15 km from Chatrapur. Baaghala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paliama village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paliama is 412267. The village covers a total geographical area of 189 hectares and falls under the 761003 pincode. Purusottampur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Paliama

According to the 2011 Census, Paliama village had a total population of 1,437 people, including 651 males and 786 females, living in 323 households. The sex ratio was 1,207 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.90%, with male literacy at 86.54% and female literacy at 58.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 69.

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

Nearby Villages of Paliama

Paliama 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 Paliama

Paliama is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Narasimhapura, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purusottampur to Paliama is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Paliama is about 15 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 Paliama

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

Health Facilities in Paliama

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

FAQs about Paliama