Palsa - Hadgaon, Nanded

Palsa is a village situated in the Hadgaon tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hadgaon and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Palsa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palsa is 544518. The village covers a total geographical area of 1385.19 hectares and falls under the 431712 pincode. Hadgoan is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Palsa

According to the 2011 Census, Palsa village had a total population of 3,997 people, including 2,031 males and 1,966 females, living in 776 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.84%, with male literacy at 83.44% and female literacy at 59.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 715, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 146.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population3,9972,0311,966
Child Population (0–6 yrs)599286313
Scheduled Castes (SC)715361354
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1466581
Literate Population2,4411,456985
Illiterate Population1,556575981

Nearby Villages of Palsa

Palsa 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KinalaSouth2.70 km
ChendkapurNorth-West2.88 km
BaradshewalaWest2.97 km
RuiNorth-East3.09 km
AmbalaEast4.29 km
GargavhanSouth-East4.44 km
KawanaSouth-West4.54 km
PimparkhedWest4.67 km
HastaraNorth4.96 km
BamaniSouth-West5.13 km

Transport and Connectivity of Palsa

Palsa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hadgaon Road, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hadgoan to Palsa is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Palsa is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palsa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Palsa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Palsa

Where is Palsa located?

Palsa village is located in Hadgaon Tehsil, Nanded district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Palsa?

Palsa is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Palsa?

The pincode of Palsa is 431712.

What is the population of Palsa?

Palsa had a total population of 3,997, including 2,031 males and 1,966 females.

How many households are there in Palsa?

Palsa had 776 households.

What is the literacy rate in Palsa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Palsa was 71.84%. Male literacy was 83.44% and female literacy was 59.59%.