Palaspani - Shahpur, Betul

Palaspani is a village situated in the Shahpur tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahpur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Betul. Mokhamal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palaspani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palaspani is 486066. The village covers a total geographical area of 561.2 hectares and falls under the 460440 pincode. Betul is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Palaspani

According to the 2011 Census, Palaspani village had a total population of 1,275 people, including 677 males and 598 females, living in 223 households. The sex ratio was 883 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.99%, with male literacy at 76.91% and female literacy at 57.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,083.

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

Nearby Villages of Palaspani

Palaspani 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 Palaspani

Palaspani is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Barbatpur, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Betul to Palaspani is about 40 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 Palaspani

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

Health Facilities in Palaspani

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

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