Palasada - Boden, Nuapada

Palasada is a village situated in the Boden tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Boden and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Palsada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palasada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palasada is 422077. The village covers a total geographical area of 777 hectares and falls under the 766107 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Palasada

According to the 2011 Census, Palasada village had a total population of 2,483 people, including 1,140 males and 1,343 females, living in 580 households. The sex ratio was 1,178 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.95%, with male literacy at 65.40% and female literacy at 44.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 77, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 631.

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

Nearby Villages of Palasada

Palasada 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 Palasada

Palasada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Palasada is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Palasada is about 74 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 Palasada

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

Health Facilities in Palasada

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

FAQs about Palasada