Palara - Manjhanpur, Kaushambi

Palara is a village situated in the Manjhanpur tehsil of Kaushambi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manjhanpur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Kaushambi. Palara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palara is 160202. The village covers a total geographical area of 133.65 hectares and falls under the 212214 pincode. Allahabad is the nearest town, located about 67 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 Manjhanpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kaushambi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Palara

According to the 2011 Census, Palara village had a total population of 1,941 people, including 1,045 males and 896 females, living in 343 households. The sex ratio was 857 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.22%, with male literacy at 78.93% and female literacy at 47.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 506.

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

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, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Shujaatpur, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Allahabad to Palara is about 67 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kaushambi to Palara is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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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