Pala - Chandurbazar, Amravati

Pala is a village situated in the Chandurbazar tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandurbazar and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Ratanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pala is 532025. The village covers a total geographical area of 661.41 hectares and falls under the 444809 pincode. Chandurbazar is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Pala

According to the 2011 Census, Pala village had a total population of 781 people, including 396 males and 385 females, living in 177 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.19%, with male literacy at 87.74% and female literacy at 82.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 20, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 203.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population781396385
Child Population (0–6 yrs)793742
Scheduled Castes (SC)20119
Scheduled Tribes (ST)20310697
Literate Population598315283
Illiterate Population18381102

Nearby Villages of Pala

Pala 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SupalaNorth-East2.13 km
Karanja BahiramWest2.95 km
KhomaiNorth-West3.29 km
SaikhedaSouth-West3.46 km
Pipalna KhurdNorth3.91 km
RatanpurSouth-West4.48 km
Shirajgaon Kasba 1South-East4.49 km
SubhanpurWest5.23 km
Pipalana KalanNorth5.48 km
BodadSouth-West5.54 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pala

Pala is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Achalpur, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandurbazar to Pala is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Pala is about 62 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 Pala

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Pala

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Pala

Where is Pala located?

Pala village is located in Chandurbazar Tehsil, Amravati district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pala?

The Gram Panchayat of Pala is Ratanpur.

What is the pincode of Pala?

The pincode of Pala is 444809.

What is the population of Pala?

Pala had a total population of 781, including 396 males and 385 females.

How many households are there in Pala?

Pala had 177 households.

What is the literacy rate in Pala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pala was 85.19%. Male literacy was 87.74% and female literacy was 82.51%.