Palakhaman - Kalyanasingpur, Rayagada

Palakhaman is a village situated in the Kalyanasingpur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyanasingpur and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Singari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palakhaman village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palakhaman is 425489. The village covers a total geographical area of 130 hectares and falls under the 765016 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

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

Population of Palakhaman

According to the 2011 Census, Palakhaman village had a total population of 269 people, including 122 males and 147 females, living in 62 households. The sex ratio was 1,205 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.07%, with male literacy at 66.04% and female literacy at 38.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 57, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 16.

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

Nearby Villages of Palakhaman

Palakhaman 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 Palakhaman

Public transport in the Palakhaman is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bissamcuttack, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Palakhaman is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Palakhaman is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palakhaman

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

Health Facilities in Palakhaman

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

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