Palani

Palani is a village located in Harrai tehsil of Chhindwara district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 30km away from sub-district headquarter Harrai (tehsildar office) and 110km away from district headquarter Chhindwara. As per 2009 stats, Palani village is also a gram panchayat.

Palani has its own place in the vibrant Chhindwara region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Palani

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Palani is 494089. The village spans a total geographical area of 694.09 hectares. Harrai is nearest town to Palani village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

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Population of Palani

Below is a concise population overview of Palani as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 994 496 498
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 119 61 58
Scheduled Castes (SC) 59 32 27
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 932 463 469
Literate Population 604 331 273
Illiterate Population 390 165 225

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Palani village:

  • The total population of Palani village is around 994, including approximately 496 males and 498 females, with a sex ratio of 1004 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 119 children aged 0–6 years in Palani village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Palani village has 59 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 932 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Palani village is about 60.76%, with male literacy at 66.73% and female literacy at 54.82%.
  • There are around 207 households in Palani village.

Connectivity of Palani

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Palani. As per the 2011 stats, Palani had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Palani

Knowing the nearby villages of Palani helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Palani.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Palani

Where is Palani located?
Palani village is situated in Harrai Tehsil, within the Chhindwara district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Palani?
Palani serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Palani as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Palani is 994, with 496 males and 498 females.
How many households are there in Palani as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Palani village has a total of 207 households.
What is the literacy rate in Palani as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Palani is 60.76%. The male literacy rate is 66.73%, while the female literacy rate is 54.82%.