Palasagadia - Jashipur, Mayurbhanj

Palasagadia is a village situated in the Jashipur tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 52 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jashipur and around 119 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Rugudi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palasagadia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palasagadia is 388515. The village covers a total geographical area of 385 hectares and falls under the 757036 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Palasagadia

According to the 2011 Census, Palasagadia village had a total population of 780 people, including 385 males and 395 females, living in 141 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.02%, with male literacy at 55.97% and female literacy at 28.48%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 723.

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

Nearby Villages of Palasagadia

Palasagadia 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 Palasagadia

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Palasagadia. The nearest railway station is Maluka, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Palasagadia is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Palasagadia is about 119 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palasagadia

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

Health Facilities in Palasagadia

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

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