Palasa

Palasa is a village located in Champua tehsil of Kendujhar district in Odisha, India. It is situated 17km away from sub-district headquarter Champua (tehsildar office) and 60km away from district headquarter Kendujhar. As per 2009 stats, Badanai is the gram panchayat of Palasa village.

Here you can discover what makes Palasa unique in its vibrant Champua-Kendujhar region. You’ll see Palasa’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Palasa

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Palasa is 385479. The village spans a total geographical area of 102 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 758044. Joda is nearest town to Palasa village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 24km away.

When it comes to local governance, Palasa village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Champua Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Keonjhar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Palasa

Population of Palasa

According to the 2011 Census, Palasa has a total population of about 560, with approximately 276 males and 284 females. The sex ratio is around 1028 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 55 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 3 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 557. The overall literacy rate is approximately 61.43%, with male literacy at about 78.62% and female literacy near 44.72%. There are around 129 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Palasa's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Palasa

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

Nearby Villages of Palasa

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

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