Palasahi - Balipatna, Khordha

Palasahi is a village situated in the Balipatna tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balipatna and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Somanasasan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palasahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palasahi is 407681. The village covers a total geographical area of 138 hectares and falls under the 752102 pincode. Pipili is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Palasahi

According to the 2011 Census, Palasahi village had a total population of 978 people, including 487 males and 491 females, living in 242 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.08%, with male literacy at 92.48% and female literacy at 77.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Palasahi

Palasahi 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 Palasahi

Palasahi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lingaraj Temple Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pipili to Palasahi is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Palasahi is about 35 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 Palasahi

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

Health Facilities in Palasahi

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

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