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Village code 422283
Palam Village, Kesinga Tehsil: Map, PIN Code and Population
Palam is a village in Kesinga Tehsil, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Kalahandi district, Odisha. This page gives the village map, PIN code, population, village code, gram panchayat, public facilities, roads, water, power, land use and nearby village links in one place.
Data last reviewed: 28 April 2026. Data is mainly based on Census 2011 and public village directory records. Current names, boundaries and facilities may have changed.
Village Overview
Palam is a village in Kesinga Tehsil, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Kalahandi district, Odisha. For Palam, the population is 2,415, PIN code is 766101 and Census village code is 422283. Use this page to understand the basic location, Census village data, public services and nearby villages before checking official records.
Source year
Census 2011 for population and village code, with public village directory data for facilities
Important note
Map and data are for general information. Verify legal and land records from official sources.
Google Map of Palam Village
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Quick Facts
| Village code | 422283 |
|---|---|
| PIN code | 766101 |
| Population | 2,415 |
| Households | 667 |
| Area | 1,007 ha / 10.07 sq. km / 2,488 acres |
| Population density | 240 people per sq. km |
| Sex ratio | 954 females per 1,000 males |
| Nearest town | Kesinga (33 km) |
| Current state | Odisha |
| Census 2011 state | Odisha |
| Current district | Kalahandi |
| Census 2011 district | Kalahandi |
Postal and PIN Code Details
The table below shows post office records linked with PIN code 766101. This helps users verify the postal area for Palam, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.
| PIN code | 766101 |
|---|---|
| Post offices linked with this PIN | Palam B.O, Rupra Road S.O, Bhimkela B.O, Gigina B.O, Karmegaon B.O, and Muskuti B.O |
| Best matching post office | Palam B.O (Branch office) |
| Delivery office records | 11 |
| Postal district | Kalahandi |
| Postal state | Odisha |
| Postal division | Kalahandi Division |
| Postal circle | Odisha Circle |
| Source | India Post Postal Index Number code reference data |
Location and Administration
Palam comes under Palam gram panchayat and Narala C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Kesinga Tehsil, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The tehsil headquarters is Kesinga at 30 km. The Census district headquarters, Bhawanipatna, is 65 km away.
| Current state | Odisha |
|---|---|
| Census 2011 state | Odisha |
| Current district | Kalahandi |
| Census 2011 district | Kalahandi |
| State code | 21 |
| District code | 395 |
| Tehsil / Census sub-district code | 3159 |
| Gram panchayat code | 1 |
| C.D. Block code | 272 |
| Block panchayat code | 272 |
Population Profile
The population details below are from Census 2011 village records. They help you understand the size of Palam village and its household count.
Total population
2,415 residents in 667 households
Male population
1,236
Female population
1,179
SC/ST population
Scheduled Castes: 239; Scheduled Tribes: 664
SC male/female split
Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported
ST male/female split
Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported
Schools and Education
This section shows school facilities reported in the public village directory. School counts follow Census village directory rules. A composite school may be counted under more than one level, such as primary, middle and secondary. If a school count is not reported, confirm the latest local school details before admission or travel.
Government pre-primary school
Not available in village
Private pre-primary school
Not available in village
Government primary school
Available; count: 3
Private primary school
Not available in village
Middle school
Available; government count: 1
Secondary school
Available; government count: 1
Senior secondary school
Not available in village
Vocational / ITI training
Not available in village
Arts and science degree college
Not available in village
Health Facilities
Health facilities are Census-reported facilities such as CHC, PHC, sub-centre, dispensary, mobile health clinic, ASHA worker and medicine shop. They are not real-time service guarantees. Health records can change over time, so use this list as a starting point and confirm the latest service availability locally.
| Primary health sub-centre | 1 |
|---|---|
| Dispensary | 1 |
| ASHA worker | Available |
| Medicine shop | 1 |
Connectivity and Public Services
An all-weather road means the village approach was reported as usable in fair and foul weather. Pucca, kuchha, WBM and footpath are separate Census road categories. Mobile coverage means the village was treated as having access when mobile service was available to at least some residents under Census reporting practice. These details also show bus, railway, banking, post office and public service availability reported for the village.
| Public bus service | Available |
|---|---|
| Private bus service | Not available in village |
| Railway station | Available |
| National highway | Available |
| State highway | Not available in village |
| Major district road | Available |
| Black topped road | Available |
| All-weather road | Available |
| Post office | Available |
| Village PIN code facility | Available |
| Mobile phone coverage | Available |
| CSC / internet cafe | Not available in village |
| ATM | Not available in village |
| Commercial bank | Not available in village |
| Cooperative bank | Not available in village |
| Agricultural credit society | Available |
| PDS shop | Available |
| Mandi / regular market | Not available in village |
| Weekly haat | Available |
| Self-help group | Available |
| Anganwadi centre | Available |
| Assembly polling station | Available |
| Birth and death registration office | Not available in village |
| Daily newspaper supply | Available |
| Sports field | Available |
| Public library | Not available in village |
| Public reading room | Not available in village |
Water, Sanitation and Power
Drinking water sources are Census categories such as treated tap water, untreated tap water, covered or uncovered well, hand pump, tube well, spring, river, canal, tank, pond or lake. Power availability means electricity was reported as available for the stated use. It does not mean uninterrupted electricity or current connection status.
| Treated tap water | Not available in village |
|---|---|
| Untreated tap water | Not available in village |
| Hand pump | Available |
| Tube wells / boreholes | Not available in village |
| Closed drainage | Not available in village |
| Open drainage | Not available in village |
| Total sanitation campaign coverage | Not available in village |
| Domestic power supply | Available |
| Agriculture power supply | Not available in village |
| Commercial power supply | Available |
| Summer domestic power | 13 hours per day |
| Winter domestic power | 14 hours per day |
Agriculture and Land Use
Land-use area is reported in hectares using Census village directory land-use categories such as net area sown, irrigated area, forest, fallow land and non-agricultural use. This is useful for general village research, farming context and local area study.
| Net area sown | 760.54 hectares |
|---|---|
| Unirrigated area | 760.54 hectares |
| Forest area | 70.19 hectares |
| Non-agricultural area | 61.78 hectares |
| Current fallow land | 2.25 hectares |
| Other fallow land | 20.16 hectares |
| Main crop | Paddy |
| Second crop | Pulses |
| Third crop | Kolath |
Nearby Facility Clues
When a facility is not available inside the village, Census records may give the nearest place or distance range where the facility is available.
| Senior secondary school | Not available in village; nearest reported place: Joradobara, 5-10 km away. |
|---|---|
| Commercial bank | Not available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away. |
| ATM | Not available in village; nearest reported facility is 0 km. |
| Mandi / regular market | Not available in village; nearest reported facility is within 5 km. |
How to Reach Palam
Kesinga (33 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Kesinga is the sub-district headquarters. Use the Google Map above to plan a route. Before travel, check the latest bus, railway and road options from local sources.
| Nearest major town | Kesinga (33 km) |
|---|---|
| Tehsil headquarters | Kesinga (30 km) |
| Public bus service | Available |
| Railway station in village | Available |
| All-weather road | Available |
Source-Year Notes
Data is mainly based on Census 2011 and public village directory records. Current names, boundaries and facilities may have changed. Facility meanings follow District Census Handbook village directory concepts. Local names such as Tehsil, district and gram panchayat may differ from current government records.
For simple meanings of Census village directory terms, see the Census 2011 village directory definitions.
Official Records and Useful Links
Use these official links to verify current government information. Village Maps shows Census 2011 and public directory data for general reference.
- Odisha government website Official state/UT portal
- Kalahandi district administration Official district portal
- Bhulekh land records Verify land records officially
- Census India Village code 422283
- India Post PIN code search 766101
Additional Facilities Reported
This compact snapshot summarizes public village facility records for Palam. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.
| Govt Primary School | Available; 3 |
|---|---|
| Govt Middle School | Available; 1 |
| Govt Secondary School | Available; 1 |
| Primary Health Sub Centre | 1 |
| Primary Heallth Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength | 2 |
| Primary Heallth Sub Centre Para Medical Staff in Position | 1 |
| Dispensary | 1 |
| Dispensary Para Medical Staff Total Strength | 2 |
| Dispensary Para Medical Staff in Position | 1 |
| Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop | 1 |
| Covered Well | Available |
| Covered Well Functioning All Round the Year | Available |
| Covered Well Functioning in Summer Months April September | Available |
| Uncovered Well | Available |
| Uncovered Well Functioning All Round the Year | Available |
| Uncovered Well Functioning in Summer Months April September | Available |
| Hand Pump | Available |
| Hand Pump Functioning All Round the Year | Available |
| Hand Pump Functioning in Summer Months April September | Available |
| Tank Pond Lake | Available |
| Tank Pond Lake Functioning All Round the Year | Available |
| Tank Pond Lake Functioning in Summer Months April September | Available |
| Post Office | Available |
| Telephone Landlines | Available |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Available |
| Private Courier Facility | Available |
| Public Bus Service | Available |
| Railway Station | Available |
| Auto Modified Autos | Available |
| Taxi | Available |
| Tractors | Available |
| Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Manual Driven | Available |
| Carts Drivens by Animals | Available |
| National Highway | Available |
| Other District Road | Available |
| Black Topped (Pucca) Road | Available |
How to Use Survey Number and Map Details
Use the village code, district, tehsil, gram panchayat, PIN code and nearest town details as reference points when searching government land records. For ownership, mutation, survey number, legal boundary and plot-level decisions, check the latest record with the revenue department or official land records portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Palam village located?
Palam is located in Kesinga Tehsil, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: Kalahandi.
Which Tehsil is Palam in?
Palam is in Kesinga Tehsil. In Census tables, this level is also called a sub-district.
Which district is Palam in?
District: Kalahandi.
What is the village code of Palam?
The Census village code of Palam is 422283.
What is the PIN code of Palam?
The PIN code reported for Palam is 766101.
What is the population of Palam?
Palam has 2,415 residents in 667 households as per Census 2011.
Which gram panchayat is Palam part of?
Palam comes under Palam gram panchayat.
Which is the nearest town to Palam?
The nearest statutory town to Palam is Kesinga (33 km).
Which crops are grown in Palam?
The main crops reported for Palam are Paddy, Pulses, and Kolath.
What land-use details are available for Palam?
Land-use details for Palam include net area sown: 760.54 hectares and unirrigated area: 760.54 hectares.
Is there a government primary school in Palam?
Government primary school status for Palam is available in the village.
Is public bus service available in Palam?
Public bus service is available in the village.
Is mobile phone coverage available in Palam?
Mobile phone coverage is available in the village.
What is the total area of Palam?
The total geographical area of Palam is 1,007 hectares.
How many households are in Palam?
Palam has 667 households as per Census 2011.
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