Palus
Palus is a Town and Tehsil in Sangli District of Maharashtra. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Palus Block (CD) is 04297. Total area of palus tehsil is 297 km². Palus tehsil has a population of 1,64,909 peoples. Palus tehsil has a population density of 554.6 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 34,401 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 77.39% population of palus tehsil is literate, out of which 81.29% males and 73.20% females are literate.
List of Villages in Palus Tehsil
Palus Tehsil has a total of 35 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Palus Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amanapur | Amnapur | Tasgaon (20 km) |
| 2 | Andhali | Andhali | Vita (20 km) |
| 3 | Ankalkhop | Ankalkhop | Ashta (13 km) |
| 4 | Anugdewadi | Amnapur | Tasgaon (21 km) |
| 5 | Bambavade | Bambavade | Tasgaon (16 km) |
| 6 | Bhilwadi | Bhilavadi | Tasgaon (18 km) |
| 7 | Bramhanal | Bramnal | Sangli Miraj Kupwad (18 km) |
| 8 | Burli | Burli | Uran Islampur (15 km) |
| 9 | Burungwadi | Burungwadi | Tasgaon (12 km) |
| 10 | Chopdewadi | Chopadewadi | Tasgaon (25 km) |
| 11 | Dahyari | Dhayari | Tasgaon (23 km) |
| 12 | Dudhondi | Dudhandi | Tasgaon (27 km) |
| 13 | Ghogaon | Ghogaon | Tasgaon (28 km) |
| 14 | Hajarwadi | Hazarwadi | Tasgaon (30 km) |
| 15 | Khandobachiwadi | Khandobachiwadi | Tasgaon (13 km) |
| 16 | Khatav | Khatav | Tasgaon (15 km) |
| 17 | Kundal | Kundal | Uran Islampur (25 km) |
| 18 | Malewadi | Malwadi | Tasgaon (15 km) |
| 19 | Morale | Morale R | Tasgaon (21 km) |
| 20 | Nagrale | Nagarale | Uran Islampur (14 km) |
| 21 | Nagthane | Nagthane | Uran Islampur (30 km) |
| 22 | Palus | Palus | Tasgaon (20 km) |
| 23 | Pundi Tarf Walava | Pundi Tarf Walwa | Uran Islampur (10 km) |
| 24 | Pundiwadi | Pundi Wadi | Uran Islampur (12 km) |
| 25 | Radewadi | Radewadi | Ashta (12 km) |
| 26 | Ramanandnagar | Ramanandnagar | Uran Islampur (4 km) |
| 27 | Sandgewadi | Sandagewadi | Tasgaon (25 km) |
| 28 | Sawantpur | Savantpur | Tasgaon (29 km) |
| 29 | Share Dudhondi | Dudhandi | Tasgaon (34 km) |
| 30 | Sukhwadi | Sukhwadi | Sangli Miraj Kupwad (15 km) |
| 31 | Suryagaon | Suryagaon | Ashta (13 km) |
| 32 | Tavdarwadi | Tavdarwadi | Tasgaon (20 km) |
| 33 | Tupari | Tupari | Tasgaon (30 km) |
| 34 | Vithalwadi | Vitthalwadi | Tasgaon (21 km) |
| 35 | Wasgade | Vasgade | Sangli Miraj Kupwad (13 km) |
Population of Palus Tehsil
The population profile of Palus Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Palus's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,64,909 | 1,64,909 | N/A |
| Male Population | 85,298 | 85,298 | N/A |
| Female Population | 79,611 | 79,611 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 16,700 | 16,700 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,069 | 9,069 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,631 | 7,631 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,27,618 | 1,27,618 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 69,341 | 69,341 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 58,277 | 58,277 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 37,291 | 37,291 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 15,957 | 15,957 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 21,334 | 21,334 | N/A |
| Total Households | 34,401 | 34,401 | N/A |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Palus Tehsil , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 18,386 | 18,386 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 9,387 | 9,387 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 8,999 | 8,999 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 1,178 | 1,178 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 610 | 610 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 568 | 568 | N/A |
| Population Density | 555 / km² | 555 / km² | N/A |