Pal Bk. Village - Velhe, Pune
Pal Bk. is a village situated in the Velhe tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Velhe and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Pal Bk. village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Pal Bk. is 556615. The village covers a total geographical area of 343 hectares and falls under the 412213 pincode. Pune is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.
Pal 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 Bhor Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Baramati Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Pal Bk.
As per Census 2011, Pal Bk. village has a total population of 658 people, consisting of 331 males and 327 females. The village has 130 households and a sex ratio of 987 females per 1,000 males. There are 83 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 453 literate and 205 illiterate residents. Additionally, 49 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Pal Bk. are given below:
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 658 | 331 | 327 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 83 | 38 | 45 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 49 | 23 | 26 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 3 | - | 3 |
| Literate Population | 453 | 260 | 193 |
| Illiterate Population | 205 | 71 | 134 |
Nearby Villages of Pal Bk.
Pal 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Vajeghar Bk. | North-East | 1.26 km |
| Pal Kh. | South | 1.89 km |
| Vajeghar Kh | East | 2.29 km |
| Khodad | North | 2.43 km |
| Brahmanghar | North | 2.45 km |
| Pimpri | South-East | 2.54 km |
| Velhe Bk. Ghera | North | 2.64 km |
| Metpilaware | West | 2.76 km |
| Khariv | North-East | 3.40 km |
| Lavhi Bk | East | 3.44 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Pal Bk.
Pal Bk. is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Shivajinagar, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.5 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pune to Pal Bk. is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Pal Bk. is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Pal Bk.
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Pal Bk. village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Pal 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 Pal Bk. village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Pal Bk.
Where is Pal Bk. located?
Pal Bk. village is located in Velhe Tehsil, Pune district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Pal Bk.?
Pal Bk. is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Pal Bk.?
The pincode of Pal Bk. is 412213.
What is the population of Pal Bk.?
Pal Bk. has a total population of 658, including 331 males and 327 females.
How many households are there in Pal Bk.?
There are 130 households in Pal Bk..
What is the literacy rate in Pal Bk.?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pal Bk. is 68.84%. Male literacy is 78.55% and female literacy is 59.02%.