Palas - Ramgarh Shekhawati, Sikar

Palas is a village situated in the Ramgarh Shekhawati tehsil of Sikar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 28 km from Fatehpur and around 78 km from Sikar. Palas village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palas is 081190. The village covers a total geographical area of 628 hectares and falls under the 332302 pincode. Ramgarh is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Palas

According to the 2011 Census, Palas village had a total population of 1,033 people, including 535 males and 498 females, living in 178 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.63%, with male literacy at 79.33% and female literacy at 52.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 668.

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

Nearby Villages of Palas

Palas 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 Palas

Palas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Juharpura, while the nearest airport is Hissar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramgarh to Palas is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sikar to Palas is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palas

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

Health Facilities in Palas

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

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