Palana

Palana is a village located in Kegaon tehsil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India. It is situated 57km away from sub-district headquarter Kegaon (tehsildar office) and 57km away from district headquarter Bhawanipatna. As per 2009 stats, Palna is the gram panchayat of Palana village.

Here you can discover what makes Palana unique in its vibrant Kegaon-Kalahandi region. You’ll see Palana’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 Palana

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Palana is 423618. The village spans a total geographical area of 511 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 766036. Bhawanipatna is nearest town to Palana village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 34km away.

When it comes to local governance, Palana 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 Bhawanipatna 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 Palana

Population of Palana

According to the 2011 Census, Palana has a total population of about 2,714, with approximately 1,346 males and 1,368 females. The sex ratio is around 1016 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 370 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 628 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 394. The overall literacy rate is approximately 42.59%, with male literacy at about 53.71% and female literacy near 31.65%. There are around 656 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Palana's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Palana

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

Nearby Villages of Palana

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Palana