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

According to the 2011 Census, Palakamthi village had a total population of 846 people, including 431 males and 415 females, living in 189 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.48%, with male literacy at 89.26% and female literacy at 75.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 19.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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