Palasgad - Kurkheda, Gadchiroli

Palasgad is a village situated in the Kurkheda tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurkheda and around 87 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Palasgad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palasgad is 538661. The village covers a total geographical area of 809.02 hectares and falls under the 441209 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Palasgad

As per Census 2011, Palasgad village has a total population of 1,080 people, consisting of 562 males and 518 females. The village has 194 households and a sex ratio of 921 females per 1,000 males. There are 96 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 821 literate and 259 illiterate residents. Additionally, 87 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 640 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Palasgad are given below:

Nearby Villages of Palasgad

Palasgad 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 Palasgad

Palasgad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Arunnagar, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Palasgad is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Palasgad is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palasgad

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

Health Facilities in Palasgad

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

FAQs about Palasgad