Palei - Darpan, Jajpur

Palei is a village situated in the Darpan tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 70 km from Balichandrapur and around 70 km from Jajapur . Palei village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palei is 401859. The village covers a total geographical area of 473 hectares and falls under the 754205 pincode. Cuttack is the nearest town, located about 67 km away.

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

Population of Palei

According to the 2011 Census, Palei village had a total population of 2,967 people, including 1,487 males and 1,480 females, living in 818 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.13%, with male literacy at 86.01% and female literacy at 72.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,165, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Palei

Palei 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 Palei

Palei is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhanmandal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Cuttack to Palei is about 67 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Palei is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palei

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

Health Facilities in Palei

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

FAQs about Palei