Palandur (Chou ) - Lakhani, Bhandara

Palandur (Chou ) is a village situated in the Lakhani tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhani and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Palandur serves as the Village Panchayat for Palandur (Chou ) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palandur (Chou ) is 537265. The village covers a total geographical area of 557.34 hectares and falls under the 441809 pincode. Bhandara is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Palandur (Chou ) village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Palandur (Chou )

According to the 2011 Census, Palandur (Chou ) village had a total population of 4,739 people, including 2,372 males and 2,367 females, living in 1,142 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.45%, with male literacy at 89.32% and female literacy at 75.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 580, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 150.

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

Nearby Villages of Palandur (Chou )

Palandur (Chou ) 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 Palandur (Chou )

Palandur (Chou ) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Arjuni, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhandara to Palandur (Chou ) is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palandur (Chou )

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

Health Facilities in Palandur (Chou )

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

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