Palimeta - Gandai, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai

Palimeta is a village situated in the Gandai tehsil of Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 31 km from Chhuikhadan and around 83 km from Rajnandgaon. Pallimeta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palimeta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palimeta is 440114. The village covers a total geographical area of 540.91 hectares and falls under the 491888 pincode. Gandai is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Palimeta

According to the 2011 Census, Palimeta village had a total population of 1,474 people, including 763 males and 711 females, living in 334 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.35%, with male literacy at 66.67% and female literacy at 49.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 172, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 390.

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

Nearby Villages of Palimeta

Palimeta 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 Palimeta

Palimeta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Murhipar, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gandai to Palimeta is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Palimeta is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palimeta

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

Health Facilities in Palimeta

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

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