Palkashri - Badi, Raisen

Palkashri is a village situated in the Badi tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Badi and around 84 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Palkashri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palkashri is 484688. The village covers a total geographical area of 537.99 hectares and falls under the 464665 pincode. Badi is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Palkashri

According to the 2011 Census, Palkashri village had a total population of 1,358 people, including 732 males and 626 females, living in 315 households. The sex ratio was 855 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.20%, with male literacy at 89.76% and female literacy at 66.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 276, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 131.

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

Nearby Villages of Palkashri

Palkashri 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 Palkashri

Palkashri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sohagpur, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badi to Palkashri is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Palkashri is about 84 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palkashri

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

Health Facilities in Palkashri

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

FAQs about Palkashri