Palandur - Dongargarh, Rajnandgaon

Palandur is a village situated in the Dongargarh tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dongargarh and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Palandur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palandur is 440585. The village covers a total geographical area of 601.06 hectares and falls under the 491445 pincode. Dongargarh is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Palandur

According to the 2011 Census, Palandur village had a total population of 1,687 people, including 849 males and 838 females, living in 335 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.95%, with male literacy at 84.14% and female literacy at 61.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 217, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 51.

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

Nearby Villages of Palandur

Palandur 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 Palandur

Palandur 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 Musra, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargarh to Palandur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Palandur is about 24 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 Palandur

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

Health Facilities in Palandur

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

FAQs about Palandur