Puyani - Palam, Parbhani

Puyani is a village situated in the Palam tehsil of Parbhani district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palam and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Parbhani. Puini serves as the Village Panchayat for Puyani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Puyani is 547118. The village covers a total geographical area of 892.89 hectares and falls under the 431720 pincode. Gangakhed is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Puyani

According to the 2011 Census, Puyani village had a total population of 1,774 people, including 941 males and 833 females, living in 399 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.45%, with male literacy at 77.49% and female literacy at 56.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 541, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 21.

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

Nearby Villages of Puyani

Puyani 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 Puyani

Puyani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gangakher, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangakhed to Puyani is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Parbhani to Puyani is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Puyani

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

Health Facilities in Puyani

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

FAQs about Puyani