Palli Garh - Mahakalapada, Kendrapara

Palli Garh is a village situated in the Mahakalapada tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahakalapada and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Petchhela(b.b Colony) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palli Garh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palli Garh is 397123. The village covers a total geographical area of 331 hectares and falls under the 754224 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Palli Garh

According to the 2011 Census, Palli Garh village had a total population of 666 people, including 336 males and 330 females, living in 133 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.03%, with male literacy at 89.63% and female literacy at 65.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 303.

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

Nearby Villages of Palli Garh

Palli Garh 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 Palli Garh

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Palli Garh. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Palli Garh is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Palli Garh is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palli Garh

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

Health Facilities in Palli Garh

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

FAQs about Palli Garh