Paliba - Machh Kund, Koraput

Paliba is a village situated in the Machh Kund tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 71 km from Nandapur and around 60 km from Koraput. Kumaragandhana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paliba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paliba is 429760. The village covers a total geographical area of 783 hectares and falls under the 764037 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 53 km away.

Paliba village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Koraput Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Paliba

According to the 2011 Census, Paliba village had a total population of 677 people, including 332 males and 345 females, living in 199 households. The sex ratio was 1,039 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.83%, with male literacy at 68.66% and female literacy at 35.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 139, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 243.

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

Nearby Villages of Paliba

Paliba 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 Paliba

Public transport in the Paliba is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paliba, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Paliba is about 53 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Paliba 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 Paliba

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

Health Facilities in Paliba

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

FAQs about Paliba