Polaha - Goharganj, Raisen

Polaha is a village situated in the Goharganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Goharganj and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Polaha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Polaha is 484251. The village covers a total geographical area of 669.59 hectares and falls under the 462046 pincode. Mandideep is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Polaha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Polaha

According to the 2011 Census, Polaha village had a total population of 1,874 people, including 965 males and 909 females, living in 372 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.76%, with male literacy at 86.07% and female literacy at 62.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 151, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 77.

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

Nearby Villages of Polaha

Polaha 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 Polaha

Polaha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mandi Dip, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mandideep to Polaha is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Polaha is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Polaha

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

Health Facilities in Polaha

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

FAQs about Polaha