Palashi - Khanapur, Sangli

Palashi is a village situated in the Khanapur tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 60 km from Vita and around 65 km from Sangli. Palshi serves as the Village Panchayat for Palashi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palashi is 568561. The village covers a total geographical area of 1662.76 hectares and falls under the 415307 pincode. Vita is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

Palashi 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 Palashi

According to the 2011 Census, Palashi village had a total population of 2,402 people, including 1,195 males and 1,207 females, living in 502 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.04%, with male literacy at 84.93% and female literacy at 69.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 364, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Palashi

Palashi 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 Palashi

Palashi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhalgaon, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vita to Palashi is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Palashi is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palashi

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

Health Facilities in Palashi

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

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