Paloha - Begamganj, Raisen

Paloha is a village situated in the Begamganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Begamganj and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Paloha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paloha is 484077. The village covers a total geographical area of 537.01 hectares and falls under the 464881 pincode. Begamganj is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Paloha

According to the 2011 Census, Paloha village had a total population of 759 people, including 418 males and 341 females, living in 163 households. The sex ratio was 816 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.32%, with male literacy at 81.07% and female literacy at 63.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 231, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Paloha

Paloha 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 Paloha

Paloha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gulabhganj, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Begamganj to Paloha is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Paloha is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paloha

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

Health Facilities in Paloha

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

FAQs about Paloha