Paleni - Thankhamariya, Bemetara

Paleni is a village situated in the Thankhamariya tehsil of Bemetara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 11 km from Thanakhamria and around 90 km from Durg. Cheejgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paleni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paleni is 442239. The village covers a total geographical area of 209.27 hectares and falls under the 491338 pincode. Thanakhamria is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Paleni village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Paleni

According to the 2011 Census, Paleni village had a total population of 580 people, including 283 males and 297 females, living in 128 households. The sex ratio was 1,049 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.12%, with male literacy at 81.33% and female literacy at 61.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 59, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 126.

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

Nearby Villages of Paleni

Paleni 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 Paleni

Paleni is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tilda, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thanakhamria to Paleni is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Paleni is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paleni

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

Health Facilities in Paleni

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

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