Payali - Lakhnadon, Seoni

Payali is a village situated in the Lakhnadon tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhnadon and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Jogigufa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Payali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Payali is 495918. The village covers a total geographical area of 250.06 hectares and falls under the 480886 pincode. Lakhnadon is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Payali 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 Payali

According to the 2011 Census, Payali village had a total population of 369 people, including 188 males and 181 females, living in 90 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.25%, with male literacy at 82.63% and female literacy at 65.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 12, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 218.

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

Nearby Villages of Payali

Payali 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 Payali

Payali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Palari, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhnadon to Payali is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Payali is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Payali

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

Health Facilities in Payali

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

FAQs about Payali