Palama - Kalyanasingpur, Rayagada

Palama is a village situated in the Kalyanasingpur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyanasingpur and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Polama serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palama village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palama is 425647. The village covers a total geographical area of 79 hectares and falls under the 765016 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 48 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 Bissam cuttack Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koraput Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Palama

According to the 2011 Census, Palama village had a total population of 1,084 people, including 599 males and 485 females, living in 196 households. The sex ratio was 810 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.52%, with male literacy at 65.22% and female literacy at 31.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 51, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 562.

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

Nearby Villages of Palama

Palama 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 Palama

Palama is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sikarpai, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Palama is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Palama is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 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