Palaskhobra - Akkalkuwa, Nandurbar

Palaskhobra is a village situated in the Akkalkuwa tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 85 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akkalkuwa and around 108 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Debramal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palaskhobra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palaskhobra is 525031. The village covers a total geographical area of 365.4 hectares and falls under the 425452 pincode. Talode is the nearest town, located about 51 km away.

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

Population of Palaskhobra

As per Census 2011, Palaskhobra village has a total population of 469 people, consisting of 244 males and 225 females. The village has 87 households and a sex ratio of 922 females per 1,000 males. There are 84 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 203 literate and 266 illiterate residents. Additionally, 466 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population469244225
Child Population (0–6 yrs)844143
Scheduled Tribes (ST)466242224
Literate Population20312281
Illiterate Population266122144

Nearby Villages of Palaskhobra

Palaskhobra 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)
MukhadiNorth-West2.17 km
DebramalNorth-East2.42 km
MandawaSouth2.55 km
SambarEast2.79 km
DanelSouth-West4.10 km
VelkhediEast4.64 km
KanjalaSouth-East5.89 km
PaulaNorth-East6.59 km
BhagdariSouth6.67 km
BamaniSouth-West7.35 km

Transport and Connectivity of Palaskhobra

Palaskhobra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Chhota Udepur, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talode to Palaskhobra is about 51 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Palaskhobra is about 108 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palaskhobra

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

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

Health Facilities in Palaskhobra

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Palaskhobra 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 Palaskhobra

Where is Palaskhobra located?

Palaskhobra village is located in Akkalkuwa Tehsil, Nandurbar district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Palaskhobra?

The Gram Panchayat of Palaskhobra is Debramal.

What is the pincode of Palaskhobra?

The pincode of Palaskhobra is 425452.

What is the population of Palaskhobra?

Palaskhobra has a total population of 469, including 244 males and 225 females.

How many households are there in Palaskhobra?

There are 87 households in Palaskhobra.

What is the literacy rate in Palaskhobra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Palaskhobra is 43.28%. Male literacy is 50.00% and female literacy is 36.00%.