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

As per Census 2011, Palka village has a total population of 2,769 people, consisting of 1,452 males and 1,317 females. The village has 442 households and a sex ratio of 907 females per 1,000 males. There are 416 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,716 literate and 1,053 illiterate residents. Additionally, 400 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 59 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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