Palech

Palech is a village located in Kandaghat tehsil of Solan district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 18km away from district headquarter Kandaghat. Kandaghat is the sub-district headquarter of Palech village. As per 2009 stats, Mahi is the gram panchayat of Palech village.

Here you can discover what makes Palech unique in its vibrant Kandaghat-Solan region. You’ll see Palech’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Palech

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Palech is 022379. The village spans a total geographical area of 99.36 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 173215. Solan is nearest town to Palech village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Palech village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Solan Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Shimla Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Palech

Population of Palech

According to the 2011 Census, Palech has a total population of about 184, with approximately 95 males and 89 females. The sex ratio is around 936 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 23 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 8 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 73.37%, with male literacy at about 77.89% and female literacy near 68.54%. There are around 32 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Palech's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Palech

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Palech. As per the 2011 stats, Palech had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Palech

Knowing the nearby villages of Palech helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Palech.

Frequently Asked Questions about Palech