Palai - Uniara, Tonk

Palai is a village situated in the Uniara tehsil of Tonk district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Uniara and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Tonk. Palai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palai is 093587. The village covers a total geographical area of 1101.55 hectares and falls under the 304024 pincode. Uniara is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Palai

According to the 2011 Census, Palai village had a total population of 2,778 people, including 1,446 males and 1,332 females, living in 524 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.70%, with male literacy at 76.60% and female literacy at 39.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 751, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 122.

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

Nearby Villages of Palai

Palai 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 Palai

Palai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chauth Ka Barwara, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uniara to Palai is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tonk to Palai is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palai

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

Health Facilities in Palai

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

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