Moti Palsan - Kaprada, Valsad
Moti Palsan is a village situated in the Kaprada taluka of Valsad district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kaprada and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Valsad. Moti Palsan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Moti Palsan is 523615. The village covers a total geographical area of 1849.74 hectares and falls under the 396067 pincode. Dharampur is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.
Moti Palsan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kaprada Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Valsad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Moti Palsan
According to the 2011 Census, Moti Palsan village had a total population of 4,545 people, including 2,289 males and 2,256 females, living in 752 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 31.94%, with male literacy at 38.05% and female literacy at 25.89%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4,544.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,545 | 2,289 | 2,256 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 1,067 | 557 | 510 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 4,544 | 2,288 | 2,256 |
| Literate Population | 1,111 | 659 | 452 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,434 | 1,630 | 1,804 |
Nearby Villages of Moti Palsan
Moti Palsan is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Moti Palsan
Moti Palsan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dharampur to Moti Palsan is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Valsad to Moti Palsan is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Moti Palsan
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Moti Palsan village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Moti Palsan
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Moti Palsan village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Moti Palsan
Where is Moti Palsan located?
Moti Palsan village is located in Kaprada Taluka, Valsad district, Gujarat, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Moti Palsan?
Moti Palsan is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Moti Palsan?
The pincode of Moti Palsan is 396067.
What is the population of Moti Palsan?
Moti Palsan had a total population of 4,545, including 2,289 males and 2,256 females.
How many households are there in Moti Palsan?
Moti Palsan had 752 households.
What is the literacy rate in Moti Palsan?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Moti Palsan was 31.94%. Male literacy was 38.05% and female literacy was 25.89%.