Palash village, Ulunda block | Pincode 767018

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Daitari Behera

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LGD code: 419363
Pincode: 767018
Post office: Birmaharajpur
Population: 1,256
Households: 319
Literacy rate: 71.2%
Sex ratio: 947 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 562

Census 2011 · in context

How Palash compares

By population, Palash ranks #10 of 159 villages in Ulunda mandal.

Literacy rate

71.2%

+7.0% vs mandal average

Palash: 71.2%
Ulunda mandal: 64.2%
Sonepur district: 65.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

947

−19 vs mandal average

Palash: 947
Ulunda mandal: 966

Household size

people per home

3.9

−0.1 vs mandal average

Palash: 3.9
Ulunda mandal: 4.0

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

Palash at a glance

Palash is a village of 1,256 people in 319 households (Census 2011) in Ulunda block, Sonepur district, Odisha, the 10th-largest of 159 villages in Ulunda block. Literacy is 71%, 7 points above the block average of 64% and the sex ratio is 947 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 767018, served by Birmaharajpur post office; the LGD village code is 419363. The sarpanch is Daitari Behera, and the village votes in Birmaharajpur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Raghunath Jagadala. The population is estimated at 1,481 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Palash · this village	1,256	71%	—
Daldaba · Biramaharajpur	1,058	58%	—
Naikapada · Biramaharajpur	1,023	70%	—
Bisipara · Biramaharajpur	894	51%	—
Marichapur · Biramaharajpur	449	62%	—
Badhila · Biramaharajpur	442	72%	—
Sansanpur · Biramaharajpur	299	67%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Palash

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 14
Power hours (winter): 16
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: SONAPUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 10
Distance to district HQ (km): 15
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 8
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Bisipada
Total area (ha): 309
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 0.4

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Palash

LGD code: 419363
Pincode: 767018
Post office: Birmaharajpur
Population (Census 2011): 1,256
Population (projected 2026): 1,481
Households: 319
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 947
Literacy rate: 71.2%
Lok Sabha constituency: Bolangir
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Birmaharajpur
Member of Parliament: Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo
Member of Legislative Assembly: Raghunath Jagadala
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Daitari Behera
Block / Mandal: Ulunda

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 Sonepur district level

Then & Now

Palash — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,256

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,481

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

319

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

376

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: 1,256Census 2011
Households: 319Census 2011
Literacy rate: 71.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 947 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,4812026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 3762026 projection
Active job cards: 81,006MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 35,451MGNREGA · 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: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —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 · Sonepur district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Sonepur district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Sonepur 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.

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September 2026

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Odisha OBC Forum demands 27% reservation for Backward Classes in Panchayat elections

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Odisha vigilance arrests panchayat officer after detecting 35 plots, two buildings, other assets

Reported by ThePrint.

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Odisha Vigilance Arrests Baragada PEO Kartikeswar Behera in DA Case

Reported by Pragativadi.

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Odisha OBC Forum demands 27% reservation for Backward Classes in Panchayat elections
prameyanews.comyesterday
Odisha vigilance arrests panchayat officer after detecting 35 plots, two buildings, other assets
ThePrintyesterday
Odisha Vigilance Arrests Baragada PEO Kartikeswar Behera in DA Case
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Odisha: PEO in Vigilance net with 35 plots, buildings & market complex
The New Indian Expressyesterday
Odisha yet to take final call on 27% OBC quota in panchayat polls, govt tells Assembly
The Statesman2 days ago
Odisha yet to take final call on 27% OBC quota in panchayat polls, govt tells Assembly
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What is the pincode of Palash?

The pincode of Palash, Ulunda block, Sonepur district, Odisha is 767018. The post office is Birmaharajpur.

Which post office delivers to Palash?

Mail for Palash is delivered through Birmaharajpur post office, pincode 767018, in Ulunda block, Sonepur district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Palash located?

Palash is a village in Ulunda block of Sonepur district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Palash as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Palash village has a population of 1,256 across 319 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Palash?

The current sarpanch of Palash gram panchayat is Daitari Behera.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Palash in?

Palash falls under the Bolangir Lok Sabha constituency (PC #10) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Palash in?

Palash falls under the Birmaharajpur assembly constituency (AC #64) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Palash?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Palash village is 71.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Palash?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Palash village is 947 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Palash?

12 schemes currently match residents of Palash, 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.

What is the LGD code of Palash?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Palash village is 419363.

How big is Palash compared to other villages in Ulunda block?

Palash ranks 10 of 159 villages in Ulunda block by Census 2011 population (1,256 residents).

Who is the MLA of Palash?

Palash falls under Birmaharajpur assembly constituency (AC 64). The sitting MLA is Raghunath Jagadala (BJP).

Who is the MP for Palash?

Palash is in Bolangir Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo (BJP).

What is the population of Palash in 2026?

Palash is estimated at 1,481 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,256 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Palash in?

Odisha falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) and the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) of the ICAR classification; Palash in Sonepur district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Palash?

Daitari Behera is the sarpanch of Palash gram panchayat, Ulunda block. See the sarpanch list of Ulunda block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-24
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