# Pal Chaurai, Chhindwara (Madhya Pradesh) – Town Population

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Town · Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh 

# Pal Chaurai

Pal Chaurai is a town in [Jamai](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/chhindwara/jamai/) sub-district of [Chhindwara](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/chhindwara/) district, [Madhya Pradesh](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/) (census town). The 2011 Census counted **7,061 people** in 1,525 households. Literacy was 81.9%.

- 7,061people (2011)
- 1,525households
- 81.9%literacy
- 933females per 1,000 males

## Population of Pal Chaurai

■ Pal Chaurai · ■ Chhindwara urban average

Literacy (age 7+) ****81.9%**

**85.7%

Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****933**

**956

Child sex ratio (0–6) ****946**

**950

Working population ****28.8%**

**34.5%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Homes and amenities in Pal Chaurai

Of every 100 households in Pal Chaurai in 2011, 94 had electricity, 65 a toilet at home and 58 cooked with LPG; 60 had a mobile phone, 43 a two-wheeler and 6 a car.

■ Pal Chaurai · ■ Chhindwara urban average

Electricity for lighting ****94%**

**92%

Toilet within the home ****65%**

**66%

No toilet (open defecation) ****34%**

**30%

Tap water ****36%**

**78%

Drinking water within premises ****18%**

**50%

Cooking with LPG / PNG ****58%**

**52%

Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue ****40%**

**40%

Use banking services ****74%**

**67%

Television ****65%**

**65%

Mobile phone ****60%**

**58%

Computer with internet ****3%**

**3%

Two-wheeler ****43%**

**34%

Car / jeep / van ****6%**

**5%

None of these assets ****20%**

**18%

Own their home ****56%**

**68%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Houselisting and Housing Census – households by amenities and assets (HH-14)](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## What people in Pal Chaurai work as

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**■** Services, trade & industry 1,409 (69%) · **■** Household industry 20 (1%) · **■** Farming 70 (3%) · **■** Marginal 537 (26%)

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## How has the population of Pal Chaurai changed?

From 7,179 in 1991 to 7,061 in 2011.

**1991

**2001

**2011

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Pal Chaurai in numbers and road distances

- Density1,368 per km²
- Growth 2001–2011-2.8%
- Annual rainfall1,187 mm
- Temperature range7 °C to 43 °C

### Road distances

- Bhopal (state capital)270 km by road
- Chhindwara (district HQ)33 km by road
- Chhindwara (city of 1 lakh+)33 km by road
- Nagpur (city of 5 lakh+)185 km by road

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Services and economy in Pal Chaurai

### Civic services

- Pucca roads7 km
- DrainageOpen drains
- Flush toilets966
- Electricity — homes900
- Electricity — industry30

### Hospitals

- ●Veterinary hospitals1 · 1 doctors

### Schools and colleges

- ●Primary schools5 govt · 1 private
- ●Senior secondary schools2 govt · 2 private

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Know before you go: Pal Chaurai

- Time zoneUTC+5:30, no daylight saving · Asia/Kolkata
- CurrencyRupee (INR)
- Country calling code+91
- LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil
- Plug typesType C, D · 230 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Postcode format6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports

- Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG) · Nagpur130 km
- Jabalpur Airport (JLR) · Jabalpur180 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.5 hours, sunrise around 05:30) and shortest in Dec (about 10.8 hours, sunrise around 06:46, sunset around 17:34).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Other towns in Chhindwara

- Sirgora · 7,430 people
- Ambada · 6,282 people
- Borgaon · 7,497 people
- Dighawani · 5,953 people
- Iklehra · 7,975 people
- Panara · 4,078 people
- Piplanarayanwar · 8,595 people
- Sethiya · 3,113 people
- Neuton Chikhli Kalan · 9,840 people
- Badkuhi · 9,895 people
- Mohgaon · 9,909 people
- Lodhikheda · 9,950 people

## Quick answers

- What is the population of Pal Chaurai?7,061 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Pal Chaurai in?Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh
- What was the population of Pal Chaurai in 1991?7,179
- What plug type is used in Pal Chaurai?Type C, D, 230 V
- What is the nearest airport to Pal Chaurai?Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG), about 130 km in a straight line