Palayachha - Bhitarwar, Gwalior

Palayachha is a village situated in the Bhitarwar tehsil of Gwalior district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhitarwar and around 88 km from the district headquarters in Gwalior. Palaychha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palayachha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palayachha is 454221. The village covers a total geographical area of 385.71 hectares and falls under the 475220 pincode. Bhitarwar is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Palayachha

As per Census 2011, Palayachha village has a total population of 1,554 people, consisting of 844 males and 710 females. The village has 356 households and a sex ratio of 841 females per 1,000 males. There are 259 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 844 literate and 710 illiterate residents. Additionally, 396 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 14 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Palayachha are given below:

Nearby Villages of Palayachha

Palayachha 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 Palayachha

Palayachha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Indargarh, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhitarwar to Palayachha is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gwalior to Palayachha is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palayachha

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

Health Facilities in Palayachha

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

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