Palona - Jhiranya, Khargone (West Nimar)
Palona is a village situated in the Jhiranya tehsil of Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 60 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jhiranya and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Khargone. Palona village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Palona is 477975. The village covers a total geographical area of 173.75 hectares and falls under the 451332 pincode. Jhiranya is the nearest town.
Palona village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Palona
As per Census 2011, Palona village has a total population of 1,888 people, consisting of 946 males and 942 females. The village has 327 households and a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males. There are 544 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 321 literate and 1,567 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,759 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Palona are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,888 | 946 | 942 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 544 | 279 | 265 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1 | - | 1 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1,759 | 888 | 871 |
| Literate Population | 321 | 197 | 124 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,567 | 749 | 818 |
Nearby Villages of Palona
Palona is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Palona
Palona is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Khargone to Palona is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Palona
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Palona village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Palona
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Palona village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Palona
Where is Palona located?
Palona village is located in Jhiranya Tehsil, Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Palona?
Palona is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Palona?
The pincode of Palona is 451332.
What is the population of Palona?
Palona has a total population of 1,888, including 946 males and 942 females.
How many households are there in Palona?
There are 327 households in Palona.
What is the literacy rate in Palona?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Palona is 17.00%. Male literacy is 20.82% and female literacy is 13.16%.