Palama - Gudari, Rayagada

Palama is a village situated in the Gudari tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gudari and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Pendili serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palama village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palama is 426966. The village covers a total geographical area of 206 hectares and falls under the 765026 pincode. Gudari is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Nearby Villages of Palama

Palama is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Palama

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Palama.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gudari to Palama is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Palama is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palama

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

Health Facilities in Palama

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

FAQs about Palama