Palam
Palam is a Town and Tehsil in Parbhani District of Maharashtra. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Palam Block (CD) is 04123. Total area of palam tehsil is 511 km². Palam tehsil has a population of 1,15,382 peoples. Palam tehsil has a population density of 226 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 24,232 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 61.74% population of palam tehsil is literate, out of which 70.68% males and 52.13% females are literate.
List of Villages in Palam Tehsil
Palam Tehsil has a total of 82 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Palam Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adgaon | Adgaon | Gangakhed (16 km) |
| 2 | Ajamabad | Azamabad | Gangakhed (15 km) |
| 3 | Anandwadi | Anandwadi | Gangakhed (18 km) |
| 4 | Anjanwadi | Pethshivani | Gangakhed (26 km) |
| 5 | Arkhed | Arkhed | Gangakhed (32 km) |
| 6 | Bandarwadi | Bandarwadi | Gangakhed (35 km) |
| 7 | Banwas | Banwas | Gangakhed (30 km) |
| 8 | Barbadi | Digras | Gangakhed (34 km) |
| 9 | Bhalkudki | Bhalkudki | Gangakhed (27 km) |
| 10 | Bhogaon | Pimpalgaon Muruddeo | Gangakhed (40 km) |
| 11 | Borgaon Bk | Borgaon Budruk | Gangakhed (30 km) |
| 12 | Borgaon Kh | Borgaon Khurd | Gangakhed (30 km) |
| 13 | Chatori | Chatori | Gangakhed (20 km) |
| 14 | Chorwad | Chorwad | Gangakhed (20 km) |
| 15 | Dhanewadi | Dhanewadi | Gangakhed (22 km) |
| 16 | Dhuppa | Wadi Khurd | Palam |
| 17 | Digras | Digras | Gangakhed (31 km) |
| 18 | Dongargaon | Dongargaon Palam | Gangakhed (30 km) |
| 19 | Dutka | Dutka | Purna (10 km) |
| 20 | Fattunaik Tanda | Fattunaik Tanda | Gangakhed (47 km) |
| 21 | Ganeshwadi | Azamabad | Gangakhed (17 km) |
| 22 | Ghoda | Ghoda | Gangakhed (29 km) |
| 23 | Girdharwadi | Girdharwadi | Gangakhed (31 km) |
| 24 | Gulkhand | Gulkhand | Gangakhed (28 km) |
| 25 | Gunj | Gunj | Gangakhed (52 km) |
| 26 | Jawla | Jawala Palam | Gangakhed (26 km) |
| 27 | Jogalgaon | Ukkadgaon Jahagir | Gangakhed (19 km) |
| 28 | Kandalgaon | Navalgaon | Gangakhed (17 km) |
| 29 | Kapsi | Kapasi | Gangakhed (18 km) |
| 30 | Khadi | Khadi | Gangakhed (37 km) |
| 31 | Kharab Dhanora | Kharab Dhanora | Gangakhed (33 km) |
| 32 | Khoras | Khoras | Gangakhed (20 km) |
| 33 | Khurlewadi | Khurlewadi | Gangakhed (23 km) |
| 34 | Kolwadi | Kolwadi | Gangakhed (30 km) |
| 35 | Konerwadi | Konerwadi | Gangakhed (20 km) |
| 36 | Landakwadi | Landakwadi | Gangakhed (47 km) |
| 37 | Mahadewadi | Mahadevwadi | Gangakhed (29 km) |
| 38 | Martandwadi | Martandwadi | Gangakhed (42 km) |
| 39 | Mozamabad | Mozamabad | Gangakhed (30 km) |
| 40 | Mozmabad Tanda | Mozamabad | Gangakhed (31 km) |
| 41 | Mutkhed | Mutkhed | Gangakhed (20 km) |
| 42 | Navha | Nava | Gangakhed (14 km) |
| 43 | Navhalgaon | Navalgaon | Gangakhed (14 km) |
| 44 | Palam | Palam | Gangakhed (22 km) |
| 45 | Parwa | Parva | Gangakhed (34 km) |
| 46 | Pendu Bk | Pendu Budruk | Gangakhed (37 km) |
| 47 | Pendu Kh | Pendu Khurd | Gangakhed (37 km) |
| 48 | Peth Pimpalgaon | Pethpimpalgaon | Gangakhed (25 km) |
| 49 | Peth Shivani | Pethshivani | Gangakhed (29 km) |
| 50 | Phala | Fala | Gangakhed (28 km) |
| 51 | Pharkanda | Farkanda | Gangakhed (28 km) |
| 52 | Pimpalgaon M | Pimpalgaon Muruddeo | Gangakhed (37 km) |
| 53 | Pokharni Devi | Pokharnidevi | Gangakhed (23 km) |
| 54 | Puyani | Puini | Gangakhed (25 km) |
| 55 | Rahati | Rahati | Gangakhed (44 km) |
| 56 | Ramapur | Ramapur | Gangakhed (45 km) |
| 57 | Ramapur Tanda | Ramapur | Gangakhed (45 km) |
| 58 | Raorajur | Raorajur | Gangakhed (19 km) |
| 59 | Rokadewadi | Rokadewadi | Gangakhed (13 km) |
| 60 | Sadgirwadi | Sadgirwadi | Gangakhed (27 km) |
| 61 | Sadlapur | Sadalapur | Gangakhed (30 km) |
| 62 | Sarfrajpur | Wadi Khurd | Gangakhed (24 km) |
| 63 | Sategaon | Sategaon | Gangakhed (34 km) |
| 64 | Sawangi Bhujbal | Pimpalgaon Muruddeo | Gangakhed (18 km) |
| 65 | Sawangi Thadi | Pimpalgaon Muruddeo | Gangakhed (37 km) |
| 66 | Sayala | Sayala Palam | Gangakhed (25 km) |
| 67 | Selu | Selu | Gangakhed (33 km) |
| 68 | Sheikh Rajura | Sheikh Rajur | Gangakhed (32 km) |
| 69 | Sipegaon | Tambulgaon | Gangakhed (30 km) |
| 70 | Sirpur | Shirpur | Gangakhed (20 km) |
| 71 | Sirsam | Sirsum | Gangakhed (42 km) |
| 72 | Someshawar | Ghoda | Gangakhed (27 km) |
| 73 | Tambulgaon | Tambulgaon | Gangakhed (30 km) |
| 74 | Tandulwadi | Tandulwadi | Gangakhed (27 km) |
| 75 | Teljapur | Teljapur | Gangakhed (25 km) |
| 76 | Ukkadgaon Jagir | Ukkadgaon Jahagir | Gangakhed (27 km) |
| 77 | Umarthadi | Umarthadi | Gangakhed (25 km) |
| 78 | Umra | Umara | Gangakhed (30 km) |
| 79 | Vanbhujwadi | Wanbhujwadi | Gangakhed (17 km) |
| 80 | Wadi | Wadi Khurd | Gangakhed (28 km) |
| 81 | Wadi Bk | Wadi Khurd | Gangakhed (29 km) |
| 82 | Warkhed | Warkhed | Gangakhed (37 km) |
Population of Palam Tehsil
The population profile of Palam Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Palam's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,15,382 | 1,15,382 | N/A |
| Male Population | 59,737 | 59,737 | N/A |
| Female Population | 55,645 | 55,645 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 16,360 | 16,360 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,684 | 8,684 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,676 | 7,676 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 71,233 | 71,233 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 42,223 | 42,223 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 29,010 | 29,010 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 44,149 | 44,149 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 17,514 | 17,514 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 26,635 | 26,635 | N/A |
| Total Households | 24,232 | 24,232 | N/A |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Palam Tehsil , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 15,862 | 15,862 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 8,210 | 8,210 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 7,652 | 7,652 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 4,335 | 4,335 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 2,205 | 2,205 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 2,130 | 2,130 | N/A |
| Population Density | 226 / km² | 226 / km² | N/A |