Palodi - Manwath, Parbhani

Palodi is a village situated in the Manwath tehsil of Parbhani district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manwath and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Parbhani. Palodi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palodi is 546845. The village covers a total geographical area of 1024 hectares and falls under the 431505 pincode. Manwath is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Palodi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Palodi

According to the 2011 Census, Palodi village had a total population of 2,737 people, including 1,414 males and 1,323 females, living in 597 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.74%, with male literacy at 81.29% and female literacy at 61.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 157, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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 Population2,7371,4141,323
Child Population (0–6 yrs)423222201
Scheduled Castes (SC)1578176
Scheduled Tribes (ST)211
Literate Population1,660969691
Illiterate Population1,077445632

Nearby Villages of Palodi

Palodi 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)
SonulaSouth2.38 km
Sawargaon KhNorth-West2.51 km
PimplaSouth-West3.63 km
BhogaonNorth-East4.22 km
Deulgaon AwacharNorth4.44 km
JangamwadiSouth4.63 km
AlandEast4.94 km
MandakhaliEast4.98 km
MandewadgaonSouth-West5.36 km
SawaliWest5.44 km

Transport and Connectivity of Palodi

Palodi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Devalgaon Avchar, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.8 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 Manwath to Palodi is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Parbhani to Palodi is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palodi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Palodi

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

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

FAQs about Palodi

Where is Palodi located?

Palodi village is located in Manwath Tehsil, Parbhani district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Palodi?

Palodi is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Palodi?

The pincode of Palodi is 431505.

What is the population of Palodi?

Palodi had a total population of 2,737, including 1,414 males and 1,323 females.

How many households are there in Palodi?

Palodi had 597 households.

What is the literacy rate in Palodi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Palodi was 71.74%. Male literacy was 81.29% and female literacy was 61.59%.