Palsau - Gohparu, Shahdol

Palsau is a village situated in the Gohparu tehsil of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 50 km from Shahdol and around 50 km from Shahdol. Palsau village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palsau is 501373. The village covers a total geographical area of 336.41 hectares and falls under the 484770 pincode. Jaisinghnagar is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Palsau

According to the 2011 Census, Palsau village had a total population of 956 people, including 491 males and 465 females, living in 292 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.05%, with male literacy at 76.48% and female literacy at 53.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 92, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 675.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Palsau

Palsau is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Palsau

Palsau is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shahdol, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaisinghnagar to Palsau is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahdol to Palsau is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palsau

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

Health Facilities in Palsau

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

FAQs about Palsau