Palasa
Palasa | |
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Town Municipality | |
Clockwise from top: Palasa Railway Station Entrance, Railway Station, View of palasa from nemalikonda, Mandal office, Cashew statue, Indira chowk | |
| Nickname: White Gold City | |
Palasa Palasa in Andhra Pradesh, India Palasa Palasa (India) Palasa Palasa (Asia) Palasa Palasa (Earth) | |
| Coordinates: 18°46′23″N 84°24′28″E / 18.773095°N 84.407830°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Srikakulam |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Body | Palasa-Kasibugga Municipality, SUDA |
| • MLA | Gouthu Sireesha (2024-Present) |
| • Municipal Chairman | Balla Giribabu (2021- Present) |
| Area | |
• Total | 32.75 km2 (12.64 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 1 (In Srikakulam) |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 57,507 |
| • Density | 1,756/km2 (4,548/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 532221,532222 |
| Telephone code | 08945 |
| Vehicle registration | AP–39 |
| Website | Palasa–Kasibugga Municipality |
Palasa is one of the twin towns located in the Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh, India. The town is situated between Srikakulam and Berhampur. It is categorized as the second grade municipality. Also the town serves as the headquarters of Palasa Mandal.