Palam - Narala, Kalahandi

Palam is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Kesinga and around 65 km from Bhawanipatna. Palan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palam is 422283. The village covers a total geographical area of 1007 hectares and falls under the 766101 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Palam

According to the 2011 Census, Palam village had a total population of 2,415 people, including 1,236 males and 1,179 females, living in 667 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.60%, with male literacy at 76.25% and female literacy at 52.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 239, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 664.

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

Nearby Villages of Palam

Palam 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 Palam

Public transport in the Palam is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kandel Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Palam is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Palam is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palam

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

Health Facilities in Palam

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

FAQs about Palam