Palani - Harrai, Chhindwara

Palani is a village situated in the Harrai tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harrai and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Chhindwara. Palani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palani is 494089. The village covers a total geographical area of 694.09 hectares and falls under the 480224 pincode. Harrai is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Palani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Palani

According to the 2011 Census, Palani village had a total population of 994 people, including 496 males and 498 females, living in 207 households. The sex ratio was 1,004 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.03%, with male literacy at 76.09% and female literacy at 62.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 59, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 932.

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

Nearby Villages of Palani

Palani 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 Palani

Palani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Parasia, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Harrai to Palani is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Palani is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palani

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

Health Facilities in Palani

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

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