Palgoda - Bisoi, Mayurbhanj

Palgoda is a village situated in the Bisoi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bisoi and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Asana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palgoda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palgoda is 388073. The village covers a total geographical area of 217 hectares and falls under the 757033 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

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

Population of Palgoda

According to the 2011 Census, Palgoda village had a total population of 355 people, including 168 males and 187 females, living in 91 households. The sex ratio was 1,113 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.74%, with male literacy at 86.23% and female literacy at 70.55%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 190.

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

Nearby Villages of Palgoda

Palgoda 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 Palgoda

Public transport in the Palgoda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Palgoda is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Palgoda is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palgoda

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

Health Facilities in Palgoda

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

FAQs about Palgoda