Palsawad - Gulana, Shajapur

Palsawad is a village situated in the Gulana tehsil of Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gulana and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Shajapur. Palsavad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palsawad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palsawad is 472874. The village covers a total geographical area of 1036.82 hectares and falls under the 465227 pincode. Akodia is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Palsawad

According to the 2011 Census, Palsawad village had a total population of 1,986 people, including 1,024 males and 962 females, living in 394 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.88%, with male literacy at 87.54% and female literacy at 53.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 373, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Palsawad

Palsawad 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 Palsawad

Palsawad is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Akodia, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akodia to Palsawad is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shajapur to Palsawad is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palsawad

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

Health Facilities in Palsawad

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

FAQs about Palsawad