Palei - Niwai, Tonk

Palei is a village situated in the Niwai tehsil of Tonk district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Niwai and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Tonk. Palai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palei village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palei is 092865. The village covers a total geographical area of 980.71 hectares and falls under the 304021 pincode. Niwai is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Palei village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Niwai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tonk-Sawai Madhopur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Palei

According to the 2011 Census, Palei village had a total population of 1,802 people, including 940 males and 862 females, living in 320 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.59%, with male literacy at 90.92% and female literacy at 58.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 197, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 406.

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

Nearby Villages of Palei

Palei 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 Palei

Palei is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bansthali Niwai, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Niwai to Palei is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tonk to Palei is about 32 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 Palei

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

Health Facilities in Palei

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

FAQs about Palei