Palasa - Champua, Keonjhar

Palasa is a village situated in the Champua tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from Champua and around 60 km from Kendujhar. Badanai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palasa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palasa is 385479. The village covers a total geographical area of 102 hectares and falls under the 758041 pincode. Joda is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Palasa

According to the 2011 Census, Palasa village had a total population of 560 people, including 276 males and 284 females, living in 129 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.12%, with male literacy at 87.50% and female literacy at 49.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 557.

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

Nearby Villages of Palasa

Palasa 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 Palasa

Palasa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Murga Mahadev Road, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Joda to Palasa is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Palasa is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palasa

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

Health Facilities in Palasa

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

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