Palakana

Palakana is a village located in Nikirai tehsil of Kendrapara district in Odisha, India. It is situated 5km away from sub-district headquarter Nikirai (tehsildar office) and 96km away from district headquarter Kendrapara . As per 2009 stats, Koro is the gram panchayat of Palakana village.

Palakana has its own place in the vibrant Kendrapara region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Palakana

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Palakana is 396571. The village spans a total geographical area of 138 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 754222. Kendrapara is nearest town to Palakana village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

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Population of Palakana

Below is a concise population overview of Palakana as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,468 720 748
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 168 76 92
Scheduled Castes (SC) 927 454 473
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 925 511 414
Illiterate Population 543 209 334

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Palakana village:

  • The total population of Palakana village is around 1,468, including approximately 720 males and 748 females, with a sex ratio of 1038 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 168 children aged 0–6 years in Palakana village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Palakana village has 927 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Palakana village is about 63.01%, with male literacy at 70.97% and female literacy at 55.35%.
  • There are around 331 households in Palakana village.

Connectivity of Palakana

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Palakana. As per the 2011 stats, Palakana had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Palakana

Knowing the nearby villages of Palakana helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Palakana.

Ghagara Garajanga Koltira Mirzapur Kora Sribantapur Khetrapal Beruan Tanar Jayakrushnapur Chakaghagara

Frequently Asked Questions about Palakana

Where is Palakana located?
Palakana village is situated in Nikirai Tehsil, within the Kendrapara district of Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Palakana?
The Gram Panchayat of Palakana is Koro (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Palakana?
The pincode of Palakana is 754222, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Palakana as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Palakana is 1,468, with 720 males and 748 females.
How many households are there in Palakana as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Palakana village has a total of 331 households.
What is the literacy rate in Palakana as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Palakana is 63.01%. The male literacy rate is 70.97%, while the female literacy rate is 55.35%.