Palanpur - Hindaun, Karauli

Palanpur is a village situated in the Hindaun tehsil of Karauli district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hindaun and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Karauli. Palanpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palanpur is 076605. The village covers a total geographical area of 652.56 hectares and falls under the 322234 pincode. Hindaun is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Palanpur

As per Census 2011, Palanpur village has a total population of 1,947 people, consisting of 1,071 males and 876 females. The village has 341 households and a sex ratio of 817 females per 1,000 males. There are 305 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,128 literate and 819 illiterate residents. Additionally, 548 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,219 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Palanpur

Palanpur 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 Palanpur

Palanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shri Mahabirji, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hindaun to Palanpur is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karauli to Palanpur is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palanpur

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

Health Facilities in Palanpur

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

FAQs about Palanpur