Palasa-Kasibugga
| Palasa–Kasibugga పలాస–కాశిబుగ్గ |
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Palasa Railway Station
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| Nickname(s): White Gold City | |
 Palasa–Kasibugga
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| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Srikakulam |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 32.75 km2 (12.64 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) |
| Population (2011)[2] | |
| • Total | 57,507 |
| • Density | 1,800/km2 (4,500/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 532 xxx |
| Telephone code | +91–8945 |
| Vehicle registration | AP–30 |
| Website | Palasa–Kasibugga Municipality |
Palasa–Kasibugga is a town in Srikakulam district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a municipality and the mandal headquarters of Palasa mandal.[3] It has an area of 32.75 km2 (12.64 sq mi) and a population of 57,507.[1][2] It is located on the National Highway 5 between Srikakulam and Berhampur. The city is nicknamed as White Gold City because of cashew processing industries.[1]
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Geography
Palasa is located at 18.46N 84.25E.[4] It has an average elevation of 38 meters (127 feet).
Demographics
As of 2011[update] census of India, Palasa-Kasibugga had a population of 57,507 with 14,195 households. The total population constitute, 28,131 males and 29,376 females —a sex ratio of 1044 females per 1000 males. 5,609 children are in the age group of 0–6 years, of which 2,887 are boys and 2,722 are girls —a ratio of 943 girls per 1000 boys. The average literacy rate stands at 75.68% with 39,276 literates, significantly higher than the state average of 67.41%.[2][5]
Economy
Agro exports There are around 350 Cashew processing industries around Palasa town, the highest amongst the northern coastal districts. These twin towns are the largest cashew producing towns of Andhra Pradesh and are among the largest processing centres in India. The cashew industry provides direct and indirect employment to about 15,000 people in the surrounding areas.[6] Palasa-Kasibugga Municipality is called as White Gold City because in Palasa Kasibugga Cashew processing industries are one of the promising sector producing valuable commodity exported to Gulf, European and Western countries.[7]
Healthcare
The Community Health Centre, Andhra Pradesh Vaidya Vidhana Parishad is located here. It can hold 50 in-patients.[8]
Transport
The railway station is common for both the towns. Even though the station is named "Palasa" it is located in Kasibugga. This station is one of the railway stations with highest revenue in the Khurda division of East Coast Railway zone. Palasa has a good transport facility from all major cities.
Landmarks
Ratty, Akkupally, metturu&thoturu (Hanuman Saagar) beaches are the are nearly 14km from Palasa railway station.
Assembly constituency
Palasa is an assembly constituency in Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly. Palasa, Mandasa and Vajrapu Kotturu mandals comes under this jurisdiction.
References
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- ↑ Falling Rain Genomics.Palasa
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- ↑ APEDA blueprint to improve cashew production
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ APVVP.Hospitals
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