Palka - Lakhnadon, Seoni

Palka is a village situated in the Lakhnadon tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhnadon and around 69 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Gangai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palka is 495729. The village covers a total geographical area of 339.89 hectares and falls under the 480886 pincode. Lakhnadon is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Palka

According to the 2011 Census, Palka village had a total population of 407 people, including 209 males and 198 females, living in 111 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.55%, with male literacy at 76.16% and female literacy at 62.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 24, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 28.

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

Nearby Villages of Palka

Palka 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 Palka

Palka 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 Binaiki, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhnadon to Palka is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Palka is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palka

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

Health Facilities in Palka

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

FAQs about Palka