Palamadgu - Dornapal, Sukma

Palamadgu is a village situated in the Dornapal tehsil of Sukma district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 60 km from Konta and around 134 km from Dantewada. Palamadgu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palamadgu is 450362. The village covers a total geographical area of 1072.74 hectares and falls under the 494122 pincode. Dornapal is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Palamadgu

According to the 2011 Census, Palamadgu village had a total population of 674 people, including 342 males and 332 females, living in 131 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 12.79%, with male literacy at 17.26% and female literacy at 8.25%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 674.

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

Nearby Villages of Palamadgu

Palamadgu 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 Palamadgu

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Palamadgu. The nearest railway station is Bacheli, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dornapal to Palamadgu is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Palamadgu is about 134 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palamadgu

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

Health Facilities in Palamadgu

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

FAQs about Palamadgu