Paatalkot Valley | 30 Sep 2025

Source: PIB

First Health Centre was inaugurated in the remote tribal valley of Paatalkot in Chhindwara district (MP), marking a significant step towards last-mile delivery of government services.

• Central government initiatives like Pradhan Mantri Janman Yojana, Dharti Abba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan, and Aadi Karmayogi Abhiyan have improved roads, housing, drinking water, electricity, and education.

Paatalkot Valley

• About: It is a horseshoe-shaped valley of 79 sq km surrounded by hills. 
  • Doodhi river (tributary of River Narmada) flows in the valley.
  • It is home to Gond and Bharia tribes, classified as Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
• Geology: The valley features ancient rocks from the Archaean era (around 2500 million years old). The rock composition includes:
  • Granite gneiss, green schists, and quartz.
  • Gondwana sediments like conglomerate sandstone, shales, and carbonaceous shales.
  • Shilajit, a composite carbon substance, is found in patches in the upper zones.
• Culture & Tourism: It hosts an annual Satpuda Adventure Sports Festival in October, promoting tourism and local engagement.