Palashi Bk. - Peth, Nashik

Palashi Bk. is a village situated in the Peth tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 34 km from Peint and around 69 km from Nashik. Gavandha serves as the Village Panchayat for Palashi Bk. village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palashi Bk. is 550798. The village covers a total geographical area of 235.85 hectares and falls under the 422202 pincode. Nashik is the nearest town, located about 69 km away.

Palashi Bk. village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dindori Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Palashi Bk.

According to the 2011 Census, Palashi Bk. village had a total population of 588 people, including 289 males and 299 females, living in 105 households. The sex ratio was 1,035 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.48%, with male literacy at 86.25% and female literacy at 62.61%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 588.

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 Population588289299
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1104961
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)588289299
Literate Population356207149
Illiterate Population23282150

Nearby Villages of Palashi Bk.

Palashi Bk. 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)
GawandhNorth-West1.85 km
CholmukhEast1.89 km
BardapadaWest2.08 km
ShingdariNorth-East2.17 km
RaitaleNorth2.34 km
AbhetiSouth-West2.55 km
MurmutiEast3.18 km
MankapurNorth-West3.54 km
ShevkhandiWest3.75 km
EkadareNorth3.83 km

Transport and Connectivity of Palashi Bk.

Public transport in the Palashi Bk. is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Nasik Road, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Nashik to Palashi Bk. is about 69 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palashi Bk.

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Palashi Bk.

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Palashi Bk.

Where is Palashi Bk. located?

Palashi Bk. village is located in Peth Tehsil, Nashik district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Palashi Bk.?

The Village Panchayat of Palashi Bk. is Gavandha.

What is the pincode of Palashi Bk.?

The pincode of Palashi Bk. is 422202.

What is the population of Palashi Bk.?

Palashi Bk. had a total population of 588, including 289 males and 299 females.

How many households are there in Palashi Bk.?

Palashi Bk. had 105 households.

What is the literacy rate in Palashi Bk.?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Palashi Bk. was 74.48%. Male literacy was 86.25% and female literacy was 62.61%.