Palaskhel - Atpadi, Sangli

Palaskhel is a village situated in the Atpadi tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Atpadi and around 106 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Palsekhel serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palaskhel village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palaskhel is 568571. The village covers a total geographical area of 1496.83 hectares and falls under the 415315 pincode. Pandharpur is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Palaskhel village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khanapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sangli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Palaskhel

As per Census 2011, Palaskhel village has a total population of 1,310 people, consisting of 650 males and 660 females. The village has 265 households and a sex ratio of 1,015 females per 1,000 males. There are 168 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 812 literate and 498 illiterate residents. Additionally, 226 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Palaskhel are given below:

Nearby Villages of Palaskhel

Palaskhel 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 Palaskhel

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Palaskhel. The nearest railway station is Wasud, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandharpur to Palaskhel is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Palaskhel is about 106 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palaskhel

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

Health Facilities in Palaskhel

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

FAQs about Palaskhel