Palsunde - Akole, Ahilyanagar

Palsunde is a village situated in the Akole tehsil of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from Akola and around 148 km from Ahmadnagar. Palsunde village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palsunde is 557294. The village covers a total geographical area of 878.77 hectares and falls under the 422601 pincode. Sangamner is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

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

Population of Palsunde

According to the 2011 Census, Palsunde village had a total population of 1,440 people, including 686 males and 754 females, living in 244 households. The sex ratio was 1,099 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.03%, with male literacy at 75.25% and female literacy at 57.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 49, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,365.

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

Nearby Villages of Palsunde

Palsunde 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 Palsunde

Palsunde is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ghoti, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sangamner to Palsunde is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ahmadnagar to Palsunde is about 148 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palsunde

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

Health Facilities in Palsunde

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

FAQs about Palsunde