Palam Tehsil - Parbhani, Maharashtra
Palam is an administrative tehsil in the Parbhani district of Maharashtra, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Palam is the main town for most villages within the tehsil. The nearest railway station is situated at Gangakher, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 35.9 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 511 km², including 510.61 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 931 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Palam Tehsil
Palam Tehsil has a total of 80 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Tehsil, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adgaon | Rural | Adgaon |
| 2 | Ajamabad | Rural | Azamabad |
| 3 | Anandwadi | Rural | Anandwadi |
| 4 | Anjanwadi | Rural | Pethshivani |
| 5 | Arkhed | Rural | Arkhed |
| 6 | Bandarwadi | Rural | Bandarwadi |
| 7 | Banwas | Rural | Banwas |
| 8 | Barbadi | Rural | Digras |
| 9 | Bhalkudki | Rural | Bhalkudki |
| 10 | Bhogaon | Rural | Pimpalgaon Muruddeo |
| 11 | Borgaon Bk. | Rural | Borgaon Budruk |
| 12 | Borgaon Kh | Rural | Borgaon Khurd |
| 13 | Chatori | Rural | Chatori |
| 14 | Chorwad | Rural | Chorwad |
| 15 | Dhanewadi | Rural | Dhanewadi |
| 16 | Dhupa | Rural | Wadi Khurd |
| 17 | Digras | Rural | Digras |
| 18 | Dongargaon (Palam) | Rural | Dongargaon (Palam) |
| 19 | Dutka | Rural | Dutka |
| 20 | Fattunaik Tanda | Rural | Fattunaik Tanda |
| 21 | Ganeshwadi | Rural | Azamabad |
| 22 | Ghoda | Rural | Ghoda |
| 23 | Girdharwadi | Rural | Girdharwadi |
| 24 | Gulkhand | Rural | Gulkhand |
| 25 | Gunj | Rural | Gunj |
| 26 | Jawla | Rural | Jawala Palam |
| 27 | Jogalgaon | Rural | Ukkadgaon Jahagir |
| 28 | Kandalgaon | Rural | Navalgaon |
| 29 | Kapsi | Rural | Kapasi |
| 30 | Khadi | Rural | Khadi |
| 31 | Kharab Dhanora | Rural | Kharab Dhanora |
| 32 | Khoras | Rural | Khoras |
| 33 | Khurlewadi | Rural | Khurlewadi |
| 34 | Kolwadi | Rural | Kolwadi |
| 35 | Konerwadi | Rural | Konerwadi |
| 36 | Landakwadi | Rural | Landakwadi |
| 37 | Mahadewadi | Rural | Mahadevwadi |
| 38 | Martandwadi | Rural | Martandwadi |
| 39 | Mozamabad | Rural | Mozamabad |
| 40 | Mutkhed | Rural | Mutkhed |
| 41 | Navha | Rural | Nava |
| 42 | Navhalgaon | Rural | Navalgaon |
| 43 | Palam | Urban | Not applicable |
| 44 | Parwa | Rural | Parva |
| 45 | Pendu Bk. | Rural | Pendu Budruk |
| 46 | Pendu Kh. | Rural | Pendu Khurd |
| 47 | Peth Shivani | Rural | Pethshivani |
| 48 | Pethpimpalgaon | Rural | Pethpimpalgaon |
| 49 | Phala | Rural | Fala |
| 50 | Pharkanda | Rural | Farkanda |
| 51 | Pimpalgaon Muruddev | Rural | Pimpalgaon Muruddeo |
| 52 | Pokharni Devi | Rural | Pokharnidevi |
| 53 | Puyani | Rural | Puini |
| 54 | Rahati | Rural | Rahati |
| 55 | Ramapur | Rural | Ramapur |
| 56 | Raorajur | Rural | Raorajur |
| 57 | Rokadewadi | Rural | Rokadewadi |
| 58 | Sadgirwadi | Rural | Sadgirwadi |
| 59 | Sadlapur | Rural | Sadalapur |
| 60 | Sarfrajpur | Rural | Wadi Khurd |
| 61 | Sategaon | Rural | Sategaon |
| 62 | Sawangi Bhujbal | Rural | Pimpalgaon Muruddeo |
| 63 | Sawangi Thadi | Rural | Pimpalgaon Muruddeo |
| 64 | Sayala (Palam) | Rural | Sayala (Palam) |
| 65 | Selu | Rural | Selu |
| 66 | Sheikhrajura | Rural | Sheikh Rajur |
| 67 | Sipegaon | Rural | Tambulgaon |
| 68 | Sirpur | Rural | Shirpur |
| 69 | Sirsam | Rural | Sirsum |
| 70 | Someshawar | Rural | Ghoda |
| 71 | Tambulgaon | Rural | Tambulgaon |
| 72 | Tandulwadi | Rural | Tandulwadi |
| 73 | Teljapur | Rural | Teljapur |
| 74 | Ukkadgaon Jagir | Rural | Ukkadgaon Jahagir |
| 75 | Umarthadi | Rural | Umarthadi |
| 76 | Umra | Rural | Umara |
| 77 | Vanbhujwadi | Rural | Wanbhujwadi |
| 78 | Wadi (Kh) | Rural | Wadi Khurd |
| 79 | Wadi {Bk} | Rural | Wadi Khurd |
| 80 | Warkhed | Rural | Warkhed |
Population of Palam Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Palam Tehsil has a total population of 1,15,382 people, consisting of 59,737 males and 55,645 females. There are 24,232 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 226 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,15,382 | 1,15,382 | 0 |
| Male Population | 59,737 | 59,737 | 0 |
| Female Population | 55,645 | 55,645 | 0 |
| Total Households | 24,232 | 24,232 | 0 |
| Population Density | 226 / km² | 226 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 71,233 literate people and 16,360 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 15,862 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 4,335 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 16,360 | 16,360 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 71,233 | 71,233 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 44,149 | 44,149 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 15,862 | 15,862 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 4,335 | 4,335 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.