'Patalkot' is situated in 'Tamia' block of Chhindwara District. It is of great importance because of its Geographical and Scenic beauty. You find a lovely landscape located at a depth of 1200-1500 feet in a valley. 'Patalkot' name comes from Sanskrit ""Patal"" that means very deep. If you look down the place from the top of the valley, it looks like a horseshoe in shape. This place at the top is the entrance to 'Patakotl'. There is one more belief that after worshipping 'Lord Shiva' Prince 'Meghnath' had gone to Patal-lok through this place only. People say that Kings ruled this place in 18^th and 19^th Century and that there was a long tunnel connecting this place to 'Pachmarhi' in Hoshangabad District.

The place is spread over an area from 22.24 to 22.29 degree North, 78.43 to 78.50 degree East. The place is located at a distance of 62 Km from the district headquarters in the North-West direction, and 23 Km from Tamia in North-East direction. Patalkot is spread over an area of 79 Sq.Km. at an average height of 2750-3250 feet above Mean Sea Level. 'Doodh' river flows in the picturesque valley. It is a treasure of forest and herbal wealth. There are 12 villages and 13 hamlets in this valley, with a total population of 2012 (1017 male and 995 female). Most of the people belong to 'Bharia' and 'Gond' tribes. Because of the inaccessibility of this area, the tribals of this region were totally cut off from the civilized world. But, with the constant efforts being made by the Government, tribals of this area started tasting the advantages of adopting civilized life. 'Patalkot Development Agency' has taken up the overall development of this area and people. Now, there are Primary Schools, Primary Health Centers, and Veterinary Health Centers etc. serving the needs of these people. The Government has built stop dams for irrigation purpose, people started using modern cultivation methods, tools. They employ diesel/ electric pump sets to irrigate their land, use improved seeds, fertilizers. Every effort is being made to bring these people to the main stream. The day is not far away when we can see our tribal brothers of Patalkot mixing well with the modern world. 'Patalkot' is attracting many tourists because of its geographical location, scenic beauty, culture of the people who live here, and the immense and rare herbal wealth.