Palikhani - Kailaras, Morena

Palikhani is a village situated in the Kailaras tehsil of Morena district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kailaras and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Morena. Pailikani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palikhani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palikhani is 452556. The village covers a total geographical area of 310 hectares and falls under the 476224 pincode. Kailaras is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Palikhani

As per Census 2011, Palikhani village has a total population of 1,339 people, consisting of 732 males and 607 females. The village has 273 households and a sex ratio of 829 females per 1,000 males. There are 207 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 590 literate and 749 illiterate residents. Additionally, 162 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,339732607
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20711592
Scheduled Castes (SC)1628775
Literate Population590393197
Illiterate Population749339410

Nearby Villages of Palikhani

Palikhani 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)
MamchaunSouth-East1.44 km
NagawaniWest1.52 km
KhanpuraNorth1.72 km
DewariSouth-West1.96 km
KattoliNorth-East2.11 km
RaipurNorth-West2.61 km
Runghani JagirWest2.68 km
BibhutiSouth2.80 km
BhurawaliNorth-East2.91 km
ChoukiNorth2.97 km

Transport and Connectivity of Palikhani

Palikhani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Semai, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.5 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kailaras to Palikhani is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Morena to Palikhani is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palikhani

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Palikhani

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

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

FAQs about Palikhani

Where is Palikhani located?

Palikhani village is located in Kailaras Tehsil, Morena district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Palikhani?

The Gram Panchayat of Palikhani is Pailikani.

What is the pincode of Palikhani?

The pincode of Palikhani is 476224.

What is the population of Palikhani?

Palikhani has a total population of 1,339, including 732 males and 607 females.

How many households are there in Palikhani?

There are 273 households in Palikhani.

What is the literacy rate in Palikhani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Palikhani is 44.06%. Male literacy is 53.69% and female literacy is 32.45%.