Palla - Dhanora, Seoni

Palla is a village situated in the Dhanora tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhanora and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Bamhodi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palla is 496419. The village covers a total geographical area of 424.82 hectares and falls under the 480999 pincode. Lakhnadon is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

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

Population of Palla

According to the 2011 Census, Palla village had a total population of 565 people, including 293 males and 272 females, living in 130 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.62%, with male literacy at 67.07% and female literacy at 55.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 18, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 274.

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

Nearby Villages of Palla

Palla 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 Palla

Palla is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Keolari, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhnadon to Palla is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Palla is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palla

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

Health Facilities in Palla

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

FAQs about Palla