Palasa Village Overview
Palasa is a village in Raruan tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It lies about 2 km from Raruan tehsil headquarters and around 129 km from Baripada district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Angarpada is the Gram Panchayat for Palasa village.
The sections below provide essential information about Palasa village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Palasa is 388653. The village covers a geographical area of 145 hectares and has a pincode of 757035. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.
Location Map of Palasa
Population & Demographics of Palasa
This section provides population and demographic details of Palasa village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 413 | 215 | 198 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 51 | 21 | 30 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 10 | 6 | 4 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 33 | 16 | 17 |
| Literate Population | 284 | 171 | 113 |
| Illiterate Population | 129 | 44 | 85 |
Key population details of Palasa village are given below:
- Palasa village is a small village with a total population of around 413, including approximately 215 males and 198 females, with a sex ratio of 920 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 10 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 33 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Palasa village is good, with a literacy rate of about 68.77%.
- There are around 117 households in Palasa village.
Transport & Connectivity of Palasa
Transport facilities help residents of Palasa village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Palasa
The following villages are located close to Palasa and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Palasa
- Where is Palasa located?
- Palasa village is located in Raruan Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Palasa?
- The Gram Panchayat of Palasa is Angarpada (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Palasa?
- The pincode of Palasa is 757035.
- What is the population of Palasa?
- Palasa has a total population of 413, including 215 males and 198 females.
- How many households are there in Palasa?
- There are 117 households in Palasa.
- What is the literacy rate in Palasa?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Palasa is 68.77%. Male literacy is 79.53% and female literacy is 57.07%.