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

As per Census 2011, Palasapada village has a total population of 1,498 people, consisting of 746 males and 752 females. The village has 413 households and a sex ratio of 1,008 females per 1,000 males. There are 195 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 953 literate and 545 illiterate residents. Additionally, 260 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 181 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Palasapada are given below:

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