Palakatu - Surada, Ganjam

Palakatu is a village situated in the Surada tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Surada and around 102 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Palkatu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palakatu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palakatu is 410874. The village covers a total geographical area of 341 hectares and falls under the 761108 pincode. Surada is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Palakatu

According to the 2011 Census, Palakatu village had a total population of 2,345 people, including 1,196 males and 1,149 females, living in 472 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.57%, with male literacy at 76.10% and female literacy at 58.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 219, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 52.

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

Nearby Villages of Palakatu

Palakatu 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 Palakatu

Palakatu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Surada to Palakatu is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Palakatu is about 102 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palakatu

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

Health Facilities in Palakatu

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

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