Paligaon - Ulunda, Sonepur

Paligaon is a village situated in the Ulunda tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Biramaharajpur and around 13 km from Subarnapur. Mahada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paligaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paligaon is 419390. The village covers a total geographical area of 253 hectares and falls under the 767018 pincode. Sonapur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Paligaon

According to the 2011 Census, Paligaon village had a total population of 902 people, including 485 males and 417 females, living in 215 households. The sex ratio was 860 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.16%, with male literacy at 85.51% and female literacy at 59.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 157, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Paligaon

Paligaon 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 Paligaon

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Paligaon. The nearest railway station is Charmal, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonapur to Paligaon is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Paligaon is about 13 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paligaon

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

Health Facilities in Paligaon

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

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