Palara - Kanpur, Kanpur Nagar

Palara is a village situated in the Kanpur tehsil of Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 60 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kanpur Sadar and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Kanpur Nagar. Palara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palara is 150372. The village covers a total geographical area of 187.15 hectares and falls under the 209214 pincode. Kanpur is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Palara

As per Census 2011, Palara village has a total population of 2,052 people, consisting of 1,070 males and 982 females. The village has 434 households and a sex ratio of 917 females per 1,000 males. There are 300 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,202 literate and 850 illiterate residents. Additionally, 967 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Palara

Palara 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 Palara

Palara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Binaur, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanpur to Palara is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanpur Nagar to Palara is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palara

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

Health Facilities in Palara

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

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