Palani is an inhabited village in Harrai Sub-district of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 494089, the Census 2011 record lists 994 people in 207 households and the reported area is 694.09 hectares. The local references include Harrai CD Block and the nearest town reference is Harrai at about 30 km.
In short:
Palani is a village in Harrai Sub-district, Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 494089 and 994 people in 207 households.
Village Code494089
Population994
Households207
Area694.09 hectares
Nearest TownHarrai
Detailed village profile
Palani at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 994 people, 694.09 hectares of reported area and Harrai as the nearest town reference for Palani, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Palani falls under Harrai Sub-district in Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh.
The Census village code is 494089.
The record lists 994 people living in 207 households.
The reported village area is 694.09 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Harrai.
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
Village
Palani
Census Village Code
494089
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Chhindwara
District Census Code
455
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Harrai
Sub-district Census Code
03649
CD Block
Harrai
Households
207
Population
994
Male Population
496
Female Population
498
Sex Ratio
1,004.03
Area
694.09 hectares
Area
6.94 sq km
Nearest Town
Harrai
Nearest Town Distance
30 km
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density143.21 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.8 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share5.94%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share93.76%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Palani in the official administrative record. Census village code 494089 and Harrai CD Block.
State Census Code
23
District Census Code
455
Sub-district Census Code
03649
Village Census Code
494089
CD Block Code
0239
CD Block Name
Harrai
Location and Distance
Harrai is the nearest town listed for Palani, about 30 km away. Chhindwara is listed as the district headquarters at about 110 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Harrai
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
30 km
District Headquarter
Chhindwara
Distance from District Headquarter
110 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Harrai
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
30 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Harrai
Distance from Nearest Town
30 km
Total Geographical Area
694.09 hectares
Area
6.94 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 994 people in 207 households, with 496 male residents and 498 female residents. The average household size is 4.8, and SC share is 5.94% and ST share is 93.76% for Palani. Population density works out to about 143.21 people per sq km.
Total Households
207
Total Population
994
Male Population
496
Female Population
498
Sex Ratio
1,004.03
Average Household Size
4.8
SC Population
59
SC Male Population
32
SC Female Population
27
SC Population Share
5.94
ST Population
932
ST Male Population
463
ST Female Population
469
ST Population Share
93.76
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Palani list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Palani include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Closed Drainage
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
49.2 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Palani include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Palani include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Palani is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 6 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Palani show that net sown area is 401.8 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Forest Area In Hectares
57.88 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
43.56
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
75.65 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
33 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
33 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
401.8
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
401.8 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
You can search this village name on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap for a general location check. Please verify the result from official or local sources before using it for travel, land, legal, emergency or administrative work.
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
6
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
2
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
5
83%
Customer Service Center (CSC)
1
17%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
State Bank of India
4
67%
Central Bank of India
2
33%
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
Main Road State Bank of India Harrai, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, 480224
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Palani village located?
Palani is in Harrai Sub-district of Chhindwara district in Madhya Pradesh, India.
Which district is Palani village in?
Palani village is in Chhindwara district.
Which state is Palani village in?
Palani village is in Madhya Pradesh.
Which sub-district is Palani under?
Palani comes under Harrai Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Palani?
The Census village code of Palani is 494089.
What is the population of Palani village?
The village record lists 994 people and 207 households for Palani.
How many households are in Palani village?
The village record lists 207 households for Palani.
What is the male and female population of Palani?
The record lists 496 male residents and 498 female residents for Palani.
What is the sex ratio of Palani village?
The sex ratio of Palani is 1,004.03 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Palani village?
The reported geographical area of Palani is 694.09 hectares.
What is the population density of Palani village?
The approximate population density of Palani is 143.21 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Palani?
The nearest town listed for Palani is Harrai, about 30 km away.
How far is Palani from the district headquarters?
Palani is about 110 km from Chhindwara, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Palani from the sub-district headquarters?
Palani is about 30 km from Harrai, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Palani?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Palani.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Palani?
For Palani, net sown area is 401.8 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Palani?
The page shows 6 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Palani. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Palani.
Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.