Palokhari - Bengabad, Giridih

Palokhari is a village situated in the Bengabad subdivision of Giridih district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bengabad and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Giridih. Manjori serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palokhari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palokhari is 351631. The village covers a total geographical area of 43 hectares and falls under the 815312 pincode.

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

Population of Palokhari

As per Census 2011, Palokhari village has a total population of 28 people, consisting of 17 males and 11 females. The village has 3 households and a sex ratio of 647 females per 1,000 males. There are 9 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2 literate and 26 illiterate residents. Additionally, 28 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Palokhari are given below:

Nearby Villages of Palokhari

Palokhari 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 Palokhari

Public transport in the Palokhari is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Maheshmunda, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Giridih to Palokhari is about 22 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 Palokhari

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

Health Facilities in Palokhari

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

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