Palsun - Nawapur, Nandurbar

Palsun is a village situated in the Nawapur tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nawapur and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Polsun serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palsun village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palsun is 525884. The village covers a total geographical area of 375.91 hectares and falls under the 425416 pincode. Nawapur is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Palsun

According to the 2011 Census, Palsun village had a total population of 1,547 people, including 791 males and 756 females, living in 268 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.01%, with male literacy at 68.25% and female literacy at 51.32%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,546.

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

Nearby Villages of Palsun

Palsun 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 Palsun

Public transport in the Palsun is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khatgaon, while the nearest airport is Surat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nawapur to Palsun is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Palsun is about 27 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palsun

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

Health Facilities in Palsun

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

FAQs about Palsun