Palas Khurd - Bhagwanpura, Khargone (West Nimar)
Palas Khurd is a village situated in the Bhagwanpura tehsil of Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhagwanpura and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Khargone. Palaskut serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palas Khurd village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Palas Khurd is 477842. The village covers a total geographical area of 804.11 hectares and falls under the 451441 pincode. Khargone is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.
Palas Khurd village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Palas Khurd
As per Census 2011, Palas Khurd village has a total population of 3,393 people, consisting of 1,710 males and 1,683 females. The village has 489 households and a sex ratio of 984 females per 1,000 males. There are 984 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 443 literate and 2,950 illiterate residents. Additionally, 186 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3,138 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Palas Khurd are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,393 | 1,710 | 1,683 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 984 | 506 | 478 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 186 | 86 | 100 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 3,138 | 1,584 | 1,554 |
| Literate Population | 443 | 259 | 184 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,950 | 1,451 | 1,499 |
Nearby Villages of Palas Khurd
Palas Khurd 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 Palas Khurd
Public transport in the Palas Khurd is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khargone to Palas Khurd is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Palas Khurd
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Palas Khurd village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Palas Khurd
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Palas Khurd village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Palas Khurd
Where is Palas Khurd located?
Palas Khurd village is located in Bhagwanpura Tehsil, Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Palas Khurd?
The Gram Panchayat of Palas Khurd is Palaskut.
What is the pincode of Palas Khurd?
The pincode of Palas Khurd is 451441.
What is the population of Palas Khurd?
Palas Khurd has a total population of 3,393, including 1,710 males and 1,683 females.
How many households are there in Palas Khurd?
There are 489 households in Palas Khurd.
What is the literacy rate in Palas Khurd?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Palas Khurd is 13.06%. Male literacy is 15.15% and female literacy is 10.93%.