Palei - Derabish, Kendrapara

Palei is a village situated in the Derabish tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Derabish and around 13 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Palei village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palei is 396698. The village covers a total geographical area of 257 hectares and falls under the 754208 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Palei

According to the 2011 Census, Palei village had a total population of 2,386 people, including 1,257 males and 1,129 females, living in 562 households. The sex ratio was 898 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.82%, with male literacy at 93.17% and female literacy at 77.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 124.

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

Nearby Villages of Palei

Palei 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 Palei

Palei is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Banbihari Gwalipur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Palei is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Palei is about 13 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palei

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

Health Facilities in Palei

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

FAQs about Palei