Palasa

Represented by

Mapped via ECI-published constituency boundary (mandal centroid containment, Datameet)

Village snapshot

Quick panchayat-at-a-glance

Full profile →

Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SATYABHAMA DHAL

Contact: 73****9443

Spotted a stale sarpanch record? Sign in and a verified resident of Palasa can update it.

LGD code: 394419
Pincode: 756114
Population: 1,034
Households: 236
Literacy rate: 76.8%
Sex ratio: 951 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 293
Distance to district centre: 199 km
Distance to mandal centre: 216 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Palasa compares

By population, Palasa ranks #26 of 142 villages in Bant mandal.

Literacy rate

76.8%

+1.4% vs mandal average

Palasa: 76.8%
Bant mandal: 75.4%
Bhadrak district: 72.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

951

−27 vs mandal average

Palasa: 951
Bant mandal: 978

Household size

people per home

4.4

−0.3 vs mandal average

Palasa: 4.4
Bant mandal: 4.7

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Key facts — Palasa

LGD code: 394419
Pincode: 756114
Population (Census 2011): 1,034
Population (projected 2026): 1,219
Households: 236
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 951
Literacy rate: 76.8%
Coordinates: 18.77191°N, 84.40969°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Dhenkanal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Hindol
Member of Parliament: Rudra Narayan Pany
Member of Legislative Assembly: Simarani Nayak
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SATYABHAMA DHAL
Block / Mandal: Bant

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Bhadrak district level

Then & Now

Palasa — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,034

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,219

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

236

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

278

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,034Census 2011
Households: 236Census 2011
Literacy rate: 76.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 951 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,2192026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2782026 projection
Active job cards: 1,38,047MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 37,774MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 3,31,48,964ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 980NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 82.6%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 97.8%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 62.0%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 88.7%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 64.0%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Bhadrak district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Bhadrak district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Bhadrak district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

Palasa on the map

Verified

📍 Map · scroll to load

📍 18.7719° N, 84.4097° EOpen in OSM →

Getting there

How to reach Palasa

Mandal centre

Bant · ≈ 216 km

Directions

District centre

Bhadrak · ≈ 199 km

Directions

Nearest town · 15,954 people

Pathapatnam · ≈ 34 km

Directions

Same name, different place

Other villages named Palasa

Looking for a different Palasa? The largest eight this name across India.

From the village

Latest posts

All 6 posts →

Lead story

May 2026

newsSTATE

Odisha Plans For Dedicated TV Channel To Promote Jagannath Culture

Odisha Plans For Dedicated TV Channel To Promote Jagannath Culture (via Ommcom News). Read the full story at the source.

By Ommcom NewsRead full →

May

newsSTATE

Odisha Government Notifies City Gas Distribution Policy, 2026

Odisha Government Notifies City Gas Distribution Policy, 2026 (via prameyanews.com). Read the full story at the source.

prameyanews.com

May

newsSTATE

Odisha City Gas Distribution Policy 2026 targets faster PNG networks and CNG stations

Odisha City Gas Distribution Policy 2026 targets faster PNG networks and CNG stations (via Goodreturns). Read the full story at the source.

Goodreturns

Notable persons of Palasa

No people on record for this village yet.

Be the first villager to add one.

Claim this village & add the first people

Hyperlocal & verified

Open jobs in Palasa

No jobs on record for this village yet.

Be the first villager to add one.

Claim this village & add the first job

What is the pincode of Palasa?

The pincode of Palasa, Bant mandal, Bhadrak district, Odisha is 756114.

In which district is Palasa located?

Palasa is a village in Bant mandal of Bhadrak district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Palasa as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Palasa village has a population of 1,034 across 236 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Palasa?

The current sarpanch of Palasa gram panchayat is SATYABHAMA DHAL.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Palasa in?

Palasa falls under the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #9) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Palasa in?

Palasa falls under the Hindol assembly constituency (AC #56) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Palasa?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Palasa village is 76.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Palasa?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Palasa village is 951 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Palasa?

12 schemes currently match residents of Palasa, including KALIA - Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation, Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), Mission Shakti - Odisha SHG Programme. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Palasa from Bhadrak district centre?

Palasa is approximately 199 km (straight-line) from the centre of Bhadrak district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Palasa?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Palasa village is 394419.

Which is the nearest town to Palasa?

Pathapatnam (population 15,954, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 34 km from Palasa in a straight line.

How big is Palasa compared to other villages in Bant mandal?

Palasa ranks 26 of 142 villages in Bant mandal by Census 2011 population (1,034 residents).

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

Be the first to claim Palasa.

Quick panchayat-at-a-glance

How Palasa compares

Key facts — Palasa

Population, education, health & sanitation

Palasa — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Palasa on the map

How to reach Palasa

Other villages named Palasa

Latest posts

Odisha Plans For Dedicated TV Channel To Promote Jagannath Culture

Odisha Government Notifies City Gas Distribution Policy, 2026

Odisha City Gas Distribution Policy 2026 targets faster PNG networks and CNG stations

Notable persons of Palasa

Open jobs in Palasa

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Palasa

What is the pincode of Palasa?

In which district is Palasa located?

What is the population of Palasa as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Palasa?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Palasa in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Palasa in?

What is the literacy rate in Palasa?

What is the sex ratio in Palasa?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Palasa?

How far is Palasa from Bhadrak district centre?

What is the LGD code of Palasa?

Which is the nearest town to Palasa?

How big is Palasa compared to other villages in Bant mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Palasa — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Palasa on the map

Latest posts

Odisha Plans For Dedicated TV Channel To Promote Jagannath Culture

Odisha Government Notifies City Gas Distribution Policy, 2026

Odisha City Gas Distribution Policy 2026 targets faster PNG networks and CNG stations

Notable persons of Palasa

Open jobs in Palasa

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Palasa

What is the pincode of Palasa?

In which district is Palasa located?

What is the population of Palasa as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Palasa?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Palasa in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Palasa in?

What is the literacy rate in Palasa?

What is the sex ratio in Palasa?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Palasa?

How far is Palasa from Bhadrak district centre?

What is the LGD code of Palasa?

Which is the nearest town to Palasa?

How big is Palasa compared to other villages in Bant mandal?