Palaj - Bhokar, Nanded

Palaj is a village situated in the Bhokar tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhokar and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Palaj village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palaj is 544850. The village covers a total geographical area of 669 hectares and falls under the 431801 pincode. Peth Umri is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Palaj

According to the 2011 Census, Palaj village had a total population of 2,843 people, including 1,381 males and 1,462 females, living in 616 households. The sex ratio was 1,059 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.49%, with male literacy at 76.04% and female literacy at 50.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 284, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,449.

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

Nearby Villages of Palaj

Palaj 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 Palaj

Public transport in the Palaj is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Parwakhurd Halt, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Peth Umri to Palaj is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Palaj is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palaj

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

Health Facilities in Palaj

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

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