Palaka - Bandhugaon, Koraput

Palaka is a village situated in the Bandhugaon tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bandhugaon and around 125 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Kutrabeda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palaka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palaka is 428705. The village covers a total geographical area of 237 hectares and falls under the 764027 pincode. Koraput is the nearest town, located about 62 km away.

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

Population of Palaka

According to the 2011 Census, Palaka village had a total population of 572 people, including 274 males and 298 females, living in 116 households. The sex ratio was 1,088 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 24.73%, with male literacy at 36.40% and female literacy at 13.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 57, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 500.

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

Nearby Villages of Palaka

Palaka 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 Palaka

Palaka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jimidipeta, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koraput to Palaka is about 62 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Palaka is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palaka

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

Health Facilities in Palaka

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

FAQs about Palaka