Palkia - Madanpur, Aurangabad

Palkia is a village situated in the Madanpur subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madanpur and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Chein Nawada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palkia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palkia is 254429. The village covers a total geographical area of 102 hectares and falls under the 824208 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Palkia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rafiganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aurangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Palkia

According to the 2011 Census, Palkia village had a total population of 1,032 people, including 528 males and 504 females, living in 165 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.02%, with male literacy at 73.61% and female literacy at 55.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 252.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Palkia

Palkia is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Palkia

Palkia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Deo Road, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 139.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Palkia is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Palkia is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palkia

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Palkia village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Palkia

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Palkia village are given below:

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