Palema - Chhura, Gariyaband

Palema is a village situated in the Chhura tehsil of Gariyaband district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from Chhura and around 120 km from Raipur. Dadargaon (new) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palema village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palema is 445334. The village covers a total geographical area of 559.5 hectares and falls under the 493996 pincode. Chhura is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Palema village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bindranawagarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mahasamund Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Palema

According to the 2011 Census, Palema village had a total population of 330 people, including 148 males and 182 females, living in 65 households. The sex ratio was 1,230 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.31%, with male literacy at 77.17% and female literacy at 57.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 275.

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

Nearby Villages of Palema

Palema 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 Palema

Palema is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Khariar Road, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhura to Palema is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Palema is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palema

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

Health Facilities in Palema

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

FAQs about Palema