Palaskundi - Dharni, Amravati

Palaskundi is a village situated in the Dharni tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 59 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharni and around 175 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Dhulghat Rly. serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palaskundi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palaskundi is 531412. The village covers a total geographical area of 779 hectares and falls under the 444719 pincode. Akot is the nearest town, located about 63 km away.

Palaskundi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Palaskundi

According to the 2011 Census, Palaskundi village had a total population of 511 people, including 261 males and 250 females. The village had 134 households and a sex ratio of 958 females per 1,000 males. The village had 70 children in the 0–6 age group. The village had 327 literate and 184 illiterate residents. Scheduled Castes (SC) accounted for 116 people and Scheduled Tribes (ST) for 240.

The table below presents population figures by category, with separate male and female counts.

Nearby Villages of Palaskundi

Palaskundi 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 Palaskundi

Palaskundi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dhulghat, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akot to Palaskundi is about 63 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Palaskundi is about 175 km, with the usual travel time around ~5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palaskundi

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

Health Facilities in Palaskundi

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

FAQs about Palaskundi