Palanpur - Hoshangabad, Narmadapuram

Palanpur is a village situated in the Hoshangabad tehsil of Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from Hoshangabad and around 20 km from Hoshangabad. Palanpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palanpur is 487422. The village covers a total geographical area of 955.23 hectares and falls under the 461001 pincode. Hoshansabad is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Palanpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hoshangabad Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Palanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Palanpur village had a total population of 1,579 people, including 820 males and 759 females, living in 311 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.12%, with male literacy at 89.11% and female literacy at 68.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 198, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Palanpur

Palanpur 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 Palanpur

Palanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dularia, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hoshansabad to Palanpur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hoshangabad to Palanpur is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palanpur

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

Health Facilities in Palanpur

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

FAQs about Palanpur