Palakamthi - Lalbarra, Balaghat

Palakamthi is a village situated in the Lalbarra tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lalbarra and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Ganeshpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palakamthi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palakamthi is 497603. The village covers a total geographical area of 213.48 hectares and falls under the 481331 pincode. Waraseoni is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Palakamthi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balaghat Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Palakamthi

As per Census 2011, Palakamthi village has a total population of 846 people, consisting of 431 males and 415 females. The village has 189 households and a sex ratio of 962 females per 1,000 males. There are 81 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 631 literate and 215 illiterate residents. Additionally, 6 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 19 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population846431415
Child Population (0–6 yrs)814041
Scheduled Castes (SC)633
Scheduled Tribes (ST)19910
Literate Population631349282
Illiterate Population21582133

Nearby Villages of Palakamthi

Palakamthi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PandewadaSouth-West1.26 km
BalharpurNorth-West1.50 km
GaneshpurNorth-East2.17 km
DharpiwadaEast2.18 km
Mohgaon(bori)North2.71 km
KhamariyaSouth2.85 km
KosmiSouth-East3.45 km
KamthiSouth-West3.61 km
MiregaonEast3.68 km
BakodaNorth-East3.75 km

Transport and Connectivity of Palakamthi

Palakamthi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Magardharra Ph, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Waraseoni to Palakamthi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Palakamthi is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palakamthi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Palakamthi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Palakamthi

Where is Palakamthi located?

Palakamthi village is located in Lalbarra Tehsil, Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Palakamthi?

The Gram Panchayat of Palakamthi is Ganeshpur.

What is the pincode of Palakamthi?

The pincode of Palakamthi is 481331.

What is the population of Palakamthi?

Palakamthi has a total population of 846, including 431 males and 415 females.

How many households are there in Palakamthi?

There are 189 households in Palakamthi.

What is the literacy rate in Palakamthi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Palakamthi is 74.59%. Male literacy is 80.97% and female literacy is 67.95%.