Palapura (Pachpadra, Barmer)
Palapura | |
|---|---|
| Country |  India |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sarpanch |
| Area | |
| • Total | 473 ha (1,169 acres) |
| Elevation | 227 m (745 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 520 |
| • Density | 110/km2 (280/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| Time zone | UTC+5.30 |
| Pincode | 344026[1] |
| Village code | 02153600 |
| Vehicle registration | RJ-04 |
| Website | barmer |
Palapura is a small village of 473 hectares in Pachpadra Tehsil in Barmer district in the State of Rajasthan, India.[2] The village is administrated by a sarpanch who is elected representative of the village by the local elections. Palapura depends on BALOTRA, the nearest town for all major economic activities.[3] The village has government-provided water facilities that include Two taps, Two Wells supply, One tank, Two tubewells, and One handpump. The villagers also acquire water from some of the natural water sources - Two rivers, Two canals and Two springs. Palapura is also surrounded by Two lakes. The population of the village depends on the source of drinking water during summer on Handpump. Palapura's pin code is 344026[4], and village code is 02153600. The area of Palapura is segregated as 328 hectares unirrigated, remaining 145 hectare area not available for cultivation.
Palapura has Two banks and Two credit societies for the regulation of economic activity. The village is also equipped with Two recreational centers.
The village has an uninterrupted 24 hours electric supply from a power grid.
Demographics
Palapura is a census village in the district of Barmer, Rajasthan. The village has a total population of 520 and has total administration over 84 houses which are connected to supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage.
- Palapura has 75 children, 37 boys and 38 girls.
- Scheduled caste counts for 127 (24.42%) males constitute 73 (14.04%) of the population and females 54 (10.38%).
- Scheduled tribe counts for 305 (58.65%) males constitute 167 (32.12%) of the population and females 138 (26.54%).
Medical facility
- Palapura has 3 hospitals in nearby town.
Educational institutions
As per the census 2011 report, 250 people are literate in Palapura out of which 157 are males and 93 are females.
Palapura has the following educational facilities:
- 1 Education facility
- 1 Primary school
- 3 Colleges in the nearby range
Employment
According to a census 2011 report, 296 people of the total population are employed. The workforce is 173 male, 123 female with 6 (02.03%) of all workers being employed full-time, this includes 3 males and 3 females. 1 males are considered as the main cultivators with the help of 2 male and 3 female agricultural labor. 290 people are reported to work for a marginal period of time in the year.
They depend on the agricultural markets (Mandi) of the nearby towns of BALOTRA and Barmer to sell agricultural produce and make their living.
References
- ↑ "Pin Code 344026 and Post Offices under 344026 Postal Code". www.mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-24.
- ↑ "Pin Code 344026 and Post Offices under 344026 Postal Code". www.mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-24.
- ↑ "344026 Pin Code, post offices list". indiamapia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-24.
- ↑ "Pincode 344026". www.prokerala.com. Retrieved 2021-03-24.