Palasapada - Narala, Kalahandi

Palasapada is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narala and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Bhimkela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palasapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palasapada is 422734. The village covers a total geographical area of 442 hectares and falls under the 766100 pincode. Madanpur Rampur is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Palasapada 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 Palasapada

According to the 2011 Census, Palasapada village had a total population of 1,498 people, including 746 males and 752 females, living in 413 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.14%, with male literacy at 84.00% and female literacy at 62.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 260, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 181.

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

Nearby Villages of Palasapada

Palasapada 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 Palasapada

Palasapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rupra Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madanpur Rampur to Palasapada is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Palasapada is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palasapada

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

Health Facilities in Palasapada

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

FAQs about Palasapada