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Palakapada Village

Palakapada is an inhabited village in Ambadala Tahasil of Rayagada district, Odisha. Its Census village code is 424572, the Census 2011 record lists 57 people in 17 households and the reported area is 81 hectares. The local references include Dimiriguda Gram Panchayat, Muniguda CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bhawanipatna at about 57 km.

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Quick answer: Palakapada is a village in Ambadala Tahasil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India. The available record shows Census village code 424572 and 57 people in 17 households.
Village Code424572
Population57
Households17
Area81 hectares
Nearest TownBhawanipatna

Key Village Facts

Village
Palakapada
Census Village Code
424572
State
Odisha
State Census Code
21
District
Rayagada
District Census Code
396
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Ambadala
Sub-district Census Code
03172
CD Block
Muniguda
Gram Panchayat
Dimiriguda
Households
17
Population
57
Male Population
30
Female Population
27
Sex Ratio
900
Area
81 hectares
Area
0.81 sq km
Nearest Town
Bhawanipatna
Nearest Town Distance
57 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
765021
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Palakapada at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 57 people, 81 hectares of reported area and Bhawanipatna as the nearest town reference for Palakapada, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateOdisha
DistrictRayagada
TahasilAmbadala
CD BlockMuniguda
Gram PanchayatDimiriguda
  • Palakapada falls under Ambadala Tahasil in Rayagada district, Odisha.
  • The Census village code is 424572.
  • The record lists 57 people living in 17 households.
  • The reported village area is 81 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Bhawanipatna.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density70.37 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.35 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share45.6%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Palakapada in the official administrative record. Census village code 424572, Dimiriguda Gram Panchayat and Muniguda CD Block.

State Census Code
21
District Census Code
396
Sub-district Census Code
03172
Village Census Code
424572
CD Block Code
0273
Gram Panchayat Code
13
CD Block Name
Muniguda
Gram Panchayat Name
Dimiriguda

Location and Distance

Bhawanipatna is the nearest town listed for Palakapada, about 57 km away. Rayagada is listed as the district headquarters at about 95 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Ambadala
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
45 km
District Headquarter
Rayagada
Distance from District Headquarter
95 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bhawanipatna
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
57 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Bhawanipatna
Distance within State/UT
57 km
Nearest Town
Bhawanipatna
Distance from Nearest Town
57 km
Total Geographical Area
81 hectares
Area
0.81 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 57 people in 17 households, with 30 male residents and 27 female residents. The average household size is 3.35, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Palakapada. Population density works out to about 70.37 people per sq km.

Total Households
17
Total Population
57
Male Population
30
Female Population
27
Sex Ratio
900
Average Household Size
3.35
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Palakapada list 1 private primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Palakapada include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
Spring Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
1.11 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Palakapada include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Sea River Ferry Service
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Palakapada include self-help groups. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Palakapada show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Ragi and Alasi,maize, net sown area is 61.06 hectares and irrigated land is 27.84 hectares (45.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Ragi
Agricultural Commodities Third
Alasi,maize
Forest Area In Hectares
8.86 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
2.21
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
0.55 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
1.11 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
0.55 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2.21 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
3.34 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
61.06
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
33.22 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
27.84
Canals Area In Hectares
27.84 hectares

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Palakapada

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
3
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 2 67%
CRM 1 33%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 3 100%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
State Bank of India ATM 765021 Rayagada Ambadala Ambadala Ambadala Ambadala Main Road, Rayagada, Odisha, 765021
State Bank of India CRM 765021 Rayagada Ambadala Ambadala Ambadala Ambadala, Rayagada, Odisha, 765021
State Bank of India ATM 765021 Rayagada Ambadala Ambadala Ambadala Ambadala, Rayagada, Odisha, 765021

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Palakapada village located?

Palakapada is in Ambadala Tahasil of Rayagada district in Odisha, India.

Which district is Palakapada village in?

Palakapada village is in Rayagada district.

Which state is Palakapada village in?

Palakapada village is in Odisha.

Which tahasil is Palakapada under?

Palakapada comes under Ambadala Tahasil. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Palakapada?

The Census village code of Palakapada is 424572.

Which Gram Panchayat is Palakapada under?

Palakapada is listed under Dimiriguda Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Muniguda.

What is the population of Palakapada village?

The village record lists 57 people and 17 households for Palakapada.

How many households are in Palakapada village?

The village record lists 17 households for Palakapada.

What is the male and female population of Palakapada?

The record lists 30 male residents and 27 female residents for Palakapada.

What is the sex ratio of Palakapada village?

The sex ratio of Palakapada is 900 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Palakapada village?

The reported geographical area of Palakapada is 81 hectares.

What is the population density of Palakapada village?

The approximate population density of Palakapada is 70.37 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Palakapada?

The nearest town listed for Palakapada is Bhawanipatna, about 57 km away.

How far is Palakapada from the district headquarters?

Palakapada is about 95 km from Rayagada, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Palakapada from the sub-district headquarters?

Palakapada is about 45 km from Ambadala, the tahasil headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Palakapada?

The village facility record lists 1 private primary school for Palakapada.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Palakapada?

For Palakapada, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Ragi and Alasi,maize, net sown area is 61.06 hectares and irrigated land is 27.84 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Palakapada?

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Palakapada. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.