Palak - Bodla, Kabeerdham

Palak is a village situated in the Bodla tehsil of Kabeerdham district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bodla and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Kawardha. Chorbhatthi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palak village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palak is 439351. The village covers a total geographical area of 148.42 hectares and falls under the 491995 pincode. Bodla is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Palak

According to the 2011 Census, Palak village had a total population of 213 people, including 105 males and 108 females, living in 52 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.44%, with male literacy at 48.72% and female literacy at 40.00%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 199.

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

Nearby Villages of Palak

Palak 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 Palak

Public transport in the Palak is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rasmara, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bodla to Palak is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kawardha to Palak is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palak

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

Health Facilities in Palak

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

FAQs about Palak