Palakapada - Muniguda, Rayagada

Palakapada is a village situated in the Muniguda tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 45 km from Ambadala and around 95 km from Rayagada . Dimiriguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palakapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palakapada is 424572. The village covers a total geographical area of 81 hectares and falls under the 765021 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 57 km away.

Palakapada 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 Palakapada

As per Census 2011, Palakapada village has a total population of 57 people, consisting of 30 males and 27 females. The village has 17 households and a sex ratio of 900 females per 1,000 males. There are 8 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1 literate and 56 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Palakapada are given below:

Nearby Villages of Palakapada

Palakapada 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 Palakapada

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Palakapada. The nearest railway station is Lanjigarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Palakapada is about 57 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Palakapada is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palakapada

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

Health Facilities in Palakapada

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

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