Palsa

Palsa is a village located in Barsahi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district in Odisha, India. It is situated 5km away from sub-district headquarter Barsahi (tehsildar office) and 38km away from district headquarter Baripada. As per 2009 stats, Suhagpur is the gram panchayat of Palsa village.

Here you can discover what makes Palsa unique in its vibrant Barsahi-Mayurbhanj region. You’ll see Palsa’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Palsa

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Palsa is 390713. The village spans a total geographical area of 47 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 757026. Baripada is nearest town to Palsa village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 41km away.

When it comes to local governance, Palsa village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Badasahi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balasore Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Palsa

Population of Palsa

According to the 2011 Census, Palsa has a total population of about 276, with approximately 139 males and 137 females. The sex ratio is around 985 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 49 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 253. The overall literacy rate is approximately 43.84%, with male literacy at about 53.96% and female literacy near 33.58%. There are around 60 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Palsa's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Palsa

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Palsa. As per the 2011 stats, Palsa had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Palsa

Knowing the nearby villages of Palsa helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Palsa.

Frequently Asked Questions about Palsa