Palra - Bhim, Rajsamand

Palra is a village situated in the Bhim tehsil of Rajsamand district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhim and around 114 km from the district headquarters in Rajsamand. Sameliya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palra is 096447. The village covers a total geographical area of 631.11 hectares and falls under the 305921 pincode. Asind is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Palra

As per Census 2011, Palra village has a total population of 1,510 people, consisting of 768 males and 742 females. The village has 316 households and a sex ratio of 966 females per 1,000 males. There are 246 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 842 literate and 668 illiterate residents. Additionally, 26 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 13 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Palra

Palra 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 Palra

Palra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Haripur, while the nearest airport is Kishangarh Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Asind to Palra is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajsamand to Palra is about 114 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palra

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

Health Facilities in Palra

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

FAQs about Palra