Pali - Dhimarkheda, Katni

Pali is a village situated in the Dhimarkheda tehsil of Katni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhimarkheda and around 69 km from the district headquarters in Katni. Pali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pali is 488986. The village covers a total geographical area of 343 hectares and falls under the 483334 pincode. Sihora is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Pali

According to the 2011 Census, Pali village had a total population of 1,154 people, including 585 males and 569 females, living in 302 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.82%, with male literacy at 86.55% and female literacy at 62.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 349, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,154585569
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1778790
Scheduled Castes (SC)349170179
Scheduled Tribes (ST)743
Literate Population731431300
Illiterate Population423154269

Nearby Villages of Pali

Pali 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KachnariSouth1.31 km
DalaWest1.86 km
MarsihudiNorth1.87 km
KaraudiSouth2.54 km
MajhgawanEast2.64 km
JharapaniWest2.96 km
BhaiswahiNorth-West2.97 km
TilmanSouth-West3.21 km
KisgiSouth-West3.32 km
ChhitapalEast3.49 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pali

Pali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dundi, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sihora to Pali is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Katni to Pali is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pali

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Pali

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Pali

Where is Pali located?

Pali village is located in Dhimarkheda Tehsil, Katni district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pali?

Pali is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Pali?

The pincode of Pali is 483334.

What is the population of Pali?

Pali had a total population of 1,154, including 585 males and 569 females.

How many households are there in Pali?

Pali had 302 households.

What is the literacy rate in Pali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pali was 74.82%. Male literacy was 86.55% and female literacy was 62.63%.