Narlay - Punasa, Khandwa (East Nimar)

Narlay is a village situated in the Punasa tehsil of Khandwa (East Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Punasa and around 81 km from the district headquarters in Khandwa. Narlay village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Narlay is 505969. The village covers a total geographical area of 680.09 hectares and falls under the 450551 pincode. Sanawad is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Narlay

As per Census 2011, Narlay village has a total population of 1,198 people, consisting of 603 males and 595 females. The village has 243 households and a sex ratio of 986 females per 1,000 males. There are 171 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 630 literate and 568 illiterate residents. Additionally, 106 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 435 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Narlay

Narlay 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 Narlay

Narlay is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kotlakheri, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sanawad to Narlay is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khandwa to Narlay is about 81 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Narlay

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

Health Facilities in Narlay

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

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