Palka - Sikri, Deeg

Palka is a village situated in the Sikri tehsil of Deeg district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 12 km from Nagar and around 67 km from Bharatpur. Palka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palka is 074199. The village covers a total geographical area of 838.82 hectares and falls under the 321024 pincode. Nagar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Palka

According to the 2011 Census, Palka village had a total population of 2,769 people, including 1,452 males and 1,317 females, living in 442 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.93%, with male literacy at 87.96% and female literacy at 56.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 400, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 59.

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

Nearby Villages of Palka

Palka 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 Palka

Palka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barsana, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nagar to Palka is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bharatpur to Palka is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palka

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

Health Facilities in Palka

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

FAQs about Palka