Palapura

Palapura is a village located in Pachpadra tehsil of Barmer district in Rajasthan, India. It is situated 70km away from sub-district headquarter Pachpadra (tehsildar office) and 180km away from district headquarter Barmer. As per 2009 stats, Korna is the gram panchayat of Palapura village.

Here you can discover what makes Palapura unique in its vibrant Pachpadra-Barmer region. You’ll see Palapura’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Palapura

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Palapura is 087476. The village spans a total geographical area of 473 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 344026. Jodhpur is nearest town to Palapura village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 55km away.

When it comes to local governance, Palapura village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Pachpadra Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Barmer Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Palapura

Population of Palapura

According to the 2011 Census, Palapura has a total population of about 520, with approximately 289 males and 231 females. The sex ratio is around 799 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 75 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 127 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 305. The overall literacy rate is approximately 48.08%, with male literacy at about 54.33% and female literacy near 40.26%. There are around 84 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Palapura's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Palapura

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Palapura. As per the 2011 stats, Palapura had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Palapura

Knowing the nearby villages of Palapura helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Palapura.

Frequently Asked Questions about Palapura