Palas
Palas is a revenue village in Junagarh tehsil, Kalahandi district, Odisha. It had a population of 2,491 in 648 households (Census 2011).
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2,491 souls. 648 homes.
Junagarh tehsil, Kalahandi district, Odisha.
Palas today
- Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹3,300Bhawanipatna APMC · 6 Nov 2026
- Brinjal₹2,500Junagarh APMC · 6 Nov 2026
- Cabbage₹2,600Bhawanipatna APMC · 6 Nov 2026
Diwali 2026 in Palas
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Palas at a glance
Palas is one of the larger villages of Junagarh tehsil — 14th of 164 by population, with 2,491 people in 648 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 60.9%, above Kalahandi district's 57.4% (Junagarh tehsil: 56.2%), while the sex ratio was 939 women per 1,000 men, below the district's 1,008. It falls under Palash gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 766023. The village covers 315 hectares — about 3.1 km², or roughly 791 people per km² (Census 2011). For elections it falls in the Junagarh assembly constituency and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency.
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Junagarh Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 1 self-help group with 10 members (2025-26) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
Gram panchayat
Palas is in the Palash gram panchayat.
Other villages in Palash
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Palas compares
By population, Palas ranks #14 of 164 inhabited villages in Junagarh tehsil.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
What Palas had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 2 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 766023
Other villages in Junagarh tehsil
View all 179 →- Char Bahal
- Chhoriagada
- Dasigaon (5)
- Kalopala
- Baldhiamal
- Goudchhendia (2)
- Chicheiguda
- Naktiguda
- Talamala
- Mahichala
- Devandi
- Koiligaon
- Michhagaon
- Kaliakundal
- Habaspur (I)
- Chakuli
- Bhaunriguda
- Sanyasikundamal
- Purunasar(2)
- Baragaon
- Atigaon
- Kulihari
- Nandol
- Mundaraguda (2)
- Banijara ( I )
- Budhipadar
- Dedar
- Bramhaniguda
- Karchala
- Karli (1)
- Chilguda
- Dhaner
Palas — Census 2011 to estimated 2026
Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Odisha's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+6.4%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 2,491Census 2011
- Male / female
- 1,285 / 1,206
- Households
- 648
- People per home
- 3.8
- Literacy rate
- 60.9%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 939
- Work participation
- 37.7%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Palas on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 2 km, from the village's own post office in India Post's directory — not the exact site of Palas. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Palas · 19.8145° N, 82.9338° E
Electoral profile
Listed in this constituency by the Local Government Directory (LGD) and checked against map locations nearby. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Odisha Assembly 2024 results site (archived copy, Wayback Machine).
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Write a postEssential services & places near Palas
Palas isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Junagarh tehsil, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices572 in Kalahandi district
Bank · No map location — listed by district
JUNAGARH,DIST-KALAHANDI,PIN-766014
Bank · No map location — listed by district
MAHICHALA,DIST-KALAHANDI,PIN-766023
Bank · No map location — listed by district
MAIN RD,DIST KALAHANDI, ORISSA 766022
Hospitals & clinics74 in Kalahandi district
Schools & anganwadis4 in Kalahandi district
Colleges & universities3 in Kalahandi district
Government offices7 in Kalahandi district
Temples9 in Kalahandi district
Other places of worship2 in Kalahandi district
Transport14 in Kalahandi district
Agriculture services1 in Kalahandi district
Community places2 in Kalahandi district
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People often ask about Palas
Where is Palas located?
Palas is a village in Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha, India.
Which district is Palas in?
Palas is in Kalahandi district of Odisha.
Which gram panchayat does Palas belong to?
Palas comes under the Palash gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Palas?
The pincode of Palas, Junagarh, Kalahandi is 766023.
What is the population of Palas?
As per the 2011 Census, Palas had a population of 2,491 (1,285 males and 1,206 females).
How many households are there in Palas?
Palas had 648 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Palas?
Palas covers about 315 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Palas?
The literacy rate of Palas was 60.9% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Palas?
Palas had 939 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Palas in?
Palas is in the Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Palas?
Malvika Devi (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Kalahandi Lok Sabha seat, which includes Palas, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Palas in?
Palas is in the Junagarh assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Palas?
Dibya Shankar Mishra (Biju Janata Dal) won the Junagarh assembly seat, which includes Palas, in 2024.
Which development block is Palas in?
Palas is in the Junagarh development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Palas?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Palas is 423732 and its Census 2011 village code is 423732.
Which villages are near Palas?
Villages near Palas include Baldhiamal (about 4.5 km), Dharamgarh (about 17 km), Moter (about 18 km).
What is the population of Palas in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Palas's Census 2011 population of 2,491 by Odisha's official RGI projection (+6.4% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 2,650 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Palas?
The sarpanch of Palas has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for November: 13.4 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Kalahandi district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 6 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · Bhindi | Bhawanipatna APMC | 3,300 | 3,300 | 3,300 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal | Junagarh APMC | 2,300 | 2,700 | 2,500 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal | Kalahandi(Dharamagarh) APMC | 2,300 | 2,700 | 2,500 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cabbage · Cabbage | Bhawanipatna APMC | 2,600 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Green Chilli | Kalahandi(Dharamagarh) APMC | 5,000 | 5,600 | 5,300 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Pointed gourd(Parval) · Pointed gourd (Parval) | Bhawanipatna APMC | 2,900 | 2,900 | 2,900 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Pumpkin · Pumpkin | Bhawanipatna APMC | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Tomato | Kalahandi(Dharamagarh) APMC | 2,700 | 3,100 | 2,900 | 6 Nov 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Palas's shops. Best mandi price near Palas →
Official dataAgmarknet, 6 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (the village's own post office in India Post's directory).
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