Palkhanda - Shamgarh, Mandsaur

Palkhanda is a village situated in the Shamgarh tehsil of Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shamgarh and around 93 km from the district headquarters in Mandsaur. Vishniya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palkhanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palkhanda is 469424. The village covers a total geographical area of 363.78 hectares and falls under the 458883 pincode. Shamgarh is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Palkhanda

According to the 2011 Census, Palkhanda village had a total population of 655 people, including 364 males and 291 females, living in 161 households. The sex ratio was 799 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.25%, with male literacy at 71.10% and female literacy at 35.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 364.

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

Nearby Villages of Palkhanda

Palkhanda 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 Palkhanda

Palkhanda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Garot, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shamgarh to Palkhanda is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandsaur to Palkhanda is about 93 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palkhanda

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

Health Facilities in Palkhanda

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

FAQs about Palkhanda