Pala - Kirnapur, Balaghat

Pala is a village situated in the Kirnapur tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kirnapur and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Pala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pala is 497888. The village covers a total geographical area of 496.72 hectares and falls under the 481115 pincode. Balaghat is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Pala

According to the 2011 Census, Pala village had a total population of 2,209 people, including 1,083 males and 1,126 females, living in 493 households. The sex ratio was 1,040 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.22%, with male literacy at 85.58% and female literacy at 65.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 185, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 74.

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

Nearby Villages of Pala

Pala 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 Pala

Pala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balaghat, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balaghat to Pala is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pala

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

Health Facilities in Pala

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

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