Polay - Bagli, Dewas

Polay is a village situated in the Bagli tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagli and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Polay village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Polay is 473935. The village covers a total geographical area of 555.24 hectares and falls under the 455227 pincode. Bagli is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Polay

According to the 2011 Census, Polay village had a total population of 985 people, including 509 males and 476 females, living in 202 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.71%, with male literacy at 92.13% and female literacy at 62.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 62, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 159.

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

Nearby Villages of Polay

Polay 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 Polay

Polay is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dewas, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagli to Polay is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Polay is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Polay

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

Health Facilities in Polay

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

FAQs about Polay