Palyani - Darlaghat, Solan

Palyani is a village situated in the Darlaghat tehsil of Solan district, Himachal Pradesh. Dhundan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palyani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palyani is 020432. The village covers a total geographical area of 25.24 hectares and falls under the 173235 pincode. Arki is the nearest town.

Palyani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Arki Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shimla Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Palyani

As per Census 2011, Palyani village has a total population of 142 people, consisting of 70 males and 72 females. The village has 39 households and a sex ratio of 1,028 females per 1,000 males. There are 15 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 113 literate and 29 illiterate residents. Additionally, 12 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Palyani are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1427072
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1587
Scheduled Castes (SC)1257
Literate Population1135756
Illiterate Population291316

Nearby Villages of Palyani

Palyani 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 Palyani

Palyani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Solan to Palyani is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palyani

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Palyani village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Palyani

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Palyani village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Palyani

Where is Palyani located?

Palyani village is located in Darlaghat Tehsil, Solan district, Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Palyani?

The Gram Panchayat of Palyani is Dhundan.

What is the pincode of Palyani?

The pincode of Palyani is 173235.

What is the population of Palyani?

Palyani has a total population of 142, including 70 males and 72 females.

How many households are there in Palyani?

There are 39 households in Palyani.

What is the literacy rate in Palyani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Palyani is 79.58%. Male literacy is 81.43% and female literacy is 77.78%.