Paladhuapali - Banapur, Khordha

Paladhuapali is a village situated in the Banapur tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banapur and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Ayatpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paladhuapali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paladhuapali is 408346. The village covers a total geographical area of 290 hectares and falls under the 752031 pincode. Banapur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Paladhuapali

According to the 2011 Census, Paladhuapali village had a total population of 674 people, including 293 males and 381 females, living in 171 households. The sex ratio was 1,300 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.83%, with male literacy at 86.29% and female literacy at 73.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 94.

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

Nearby Villages of Paladhuapali

Paladhuapali 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 Paladhuapali

Paladhuapali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Solari, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banapur to Paladhuapali is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Paladhuapali is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paladhuapali

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

Health Facilities in Paladhuapali

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

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