Indian Village Directory

Palki Village

Palki is an inhabited village in Ghughari Sub-district of Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 493111, the Census 2011 record lists 746 people in 170 households and the reported area is 465.71 hectares. The local references include Ghughari CD Block and the nearest town reference is Mandla at about 87 km.

Open full page

Quick answer: Palki is a village in Ghughari Sub-district, Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 493111 and 746 people in 170 households.

Village Code493111

Population746

Households170

Area465.71 hectares

Nearest TownMandla

Key Village Facts

Village: Palki
Census Village Code: 493111
State: Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code: 23
District: Mandla
District Census Code: 454
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit: Ghughari
Sub-district Census Code: 03644
CD Block: Ghughari
Households: 170
Population: 746
Male Population: 366
Female Population: 380
Sex Ratio: 1,038.25
Area: 465.71 hectares
Area: 4.66 sq km
Nearest Town: Mandla
Nearest Town Distance: 87 km
Reference Year: 2009

Detailed village profile

Palki at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 746 people, 465.71 hectares of reported area and Mandla as the nearest town reference for Palki, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateMadhya Pradesh

DistrictMandla

Sub-districtGhughari

CD BlockGhughari

Palki falls under Ghughari Sub-district in Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh.
The Census village code is 493111.
The record lists 746 people living in 170 households.
The reported village area is 465.71 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Mandla.
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

Before You Use This Data

Vill keeps source limitations visible so the page is useful without overstating certainty.

Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.

Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities: Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher: Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density160.19 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.

Average Household Size4.39 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.

SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.

ST Population Share96.65%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Palki in the official administrative record. Census village code 493111 and Ghughari CD Block.

State Census Code: 23
District Census Code: 454
Sub-district Census Code: 03644
Village Census Code: 493111
CD Block Code: 0234
CD Block Name: Ghughari

Location and Distance

Mandla is the nearest town listed for Palki, about 87 km away. Mandla is listed as the district headquarters at about 87 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter: Ghughari
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter: 40 km
District Headquarter: Mandla
Distance from District Headquarter: 87 km
Nearest Statutory Town: Mandla
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town: 87 km
Nearest Town within State/UT: Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town: Mandla
Distance from Nearest Town: 87 km
Total Geographical Area: 465.71 hectares
Area: 4.66 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 746 people in 170 households, with 366 male residents and 380 female residents. The average household size is 4.39, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 96.65% for Palki. Population density works out to about 160.19 people per sq km.

Total Households: 170
Total Population: 746
Male Population: 366
Female Population: 380
Sex Ratio: 1,038.25
Average Household Size: 4.39
ST Population: 721
ST Male Population: 354
ST Female Population: 367
ST Population Share: 96.65
Village Status: Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Palki list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School: Available
Government Primary School Count: 1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Palki include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well: Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year: Available
Hand Pump: Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year: Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer: Available
River Canal: Available
River Canal Functions All Year: Available
No Drainage: Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination: Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System: Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Palki include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage: Available
Private Bus Service: Available
Cycle Rickshaw: Available
All Weather Road: Available
Footpath: Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Palki include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre: Available
ASHA: Available
Assembly Polling Station: Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Palki show that reported agricultural commodities include Dhan, Makka and Kodu and net sown area is 251.36 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First: Dhan
Agricultural Commodities Second: Makka
Agricultural Commodities Third: Kodu
Forest Area In Hectares: 65.35 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares: 26.21
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares: 0.38 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares: 2.16 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares: 21.3 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares: 98.95 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares: 251.36
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares: 251.36 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.

Open the full page for map preview controls, or use the map links below for a general location check.

Open in OpenStreetMap Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMap

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Palki village located?

Palki is in Ghughari Sub-district of Mandla district in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Which district is Palki village in?

Palki village is in Mandla district.

Which state is Palki village in?

Palki village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Palki under?

Palki comes under Ghughari Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Palki?

The Census village code of Palki is 493111.

What is the population of Palki village?

The village record lists 746 people and 170 households for Palki.

How many households are in Palki village?

The village record lists 170 households for Palki.

What is the male and female population of Palki?

The record lists 366 male residents and 380 female residents for Palki.

What is the sex ratio of Palki village?

The sex ratio of Palki is 1,038.25 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Palki village?

The reported geographical area of Palki is 465.71 hectares.

What is the population density of Palki village?

The approximate population density of Palki is 160.19 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Palki?

The nearest town listed for Palki is Mandla, about 87 km away.

How far is Palki from the district headquarters?

Palki is about 87 km from Mandla, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Palki from the sub-district headquarters?

Palki is about 40 km from Ghughari, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Palki?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Palki.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Palki?

For Palki, reported agricultural commodities include Dhan, Makka and Kodu and net sown area is 251.36 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Palki.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Palki.

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.