Palha - Jaisinghnagar, Shahdol

Palha is a village situated in the Jaisinghnagar tehsil of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaisinghnagar and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Shahdol. Pipari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palha is 501167. The village covers a total geographical area of 331.14 hectares and falls under the 484771 pincode. Jaisinghnagar is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Palha

As per Census 2011, Palha village has a total population of 260 people, consisting of 140 males and 120 females. The village has 55 households and a sex ratio of 857 females per 1,000 males. There are 55 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 116 literate and 144 illiterate residents. Additionally, 204 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Palha are given below:

Nearby Villages of Palha

Palha 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 Palha

Palha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Duvri Kalan, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaisinghnagar to Palha is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shahdol to Palha is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palha

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

Health Facilities in Palha

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

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