Palasa - Gopabandhunagar, Mayurbhanj

Palasa is a village situated in the Gopabandhunagar tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Khunta and around 65 km from Baripada. Titia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palasa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palasa is 390984. The village covers a total geographical area of 60 hectares and falls under the 757019 pincode. Udala is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Palasa

According to the 2011 Census, Palasa village had a total population of 17 people, including 9 males and 8 females, living in 5 households. The sex ratio was 889 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 100.00%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 100.00%.

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

Nearby Villages of Palasa

Palasa 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 Palasa

Palasa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jogal, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udala to Palasa is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Palasa is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palasa

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

Health Facilities in Palasa

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

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