Palnadi - Bande, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Palnadi is a village situated in the Bande tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from Pakhanjur and around 144 km from Kanker. Janakpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palnadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palnadi is 448342. The village covers a total geographical area of 248.78 hectares and falls under the 494777 pincode. Pakhanjur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Palnadi

According to the 2011 Census, Palnadi village had a total population of 246 people, including 126 males and 120 females, living in 56 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.18%, with male literacy at 80.00% and female literacy at 51.52%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 168.

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

Nearby Villages of Palnadi

Palnadi 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 Palnadi

Palnadi 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 Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 140.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pakhanjur to Palnadi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Palnadi is about 144 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palnadi

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

Health Facilities in Palnadi

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

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