Palas

Palas is a village located in Jayapatna tehsil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India. It is situated 50km away from sub-district headquarter Jayapatna (tehsildar office) and 71km away from district headquarter Bhawanipatna. As per 2009 stats, Badapujariguda is the gram panchayat of Palas village.

Here you can discover what makes Palas unique in its vibrant Jayapatna-Kalahandi region. You’ll see Palas’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Palas

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Palas is 424177. The village spans a total geographical area of 582 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 766018. Junagarh is nearest town to Palas village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 45km away.

When it comes to local governance, Palas village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Lanjigarh Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Palas

Population of Palas

According to the 2011 Census, Palas has a total population of about 1,065, with approximately 529 males and 536 females. The sex ratio is around 1013 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 129 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 207 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 732. The overall literacy rate is approximately 42.63%, with male literacy at about 53.69% and female literacy near 31.72%. There are around 290 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Palas's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Palas

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Palas. As per the 2011 stats, Palas had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Palas

Knowing the nearby villages of Palas helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Palas.

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