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, the sub-district code of Palus Block (CD) is 04297. The total area of Palus Tehsil is 297 km². Palus has a sex ratio of approximately 933 females per 1,000 males.
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 Tehsil'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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 1,64,909 people. Includes nearly 85,298 males and 79,611 females. Rural population is about 1,64,909 people.
- There are around 16,700 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 9,069 boys and 7,631 girls.
- Literate population is about 1,27,618 people. Non-literate population is around 37,291 people.
- There are nearly 34,401 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Palus Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Palus Tehsil is approximately 18,386 people, including 9,387 males and 8,999 females. Around 18,386 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Palus Tehsil is about 1,178 people, including 610 males and 568 females. Around 1,178 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 555 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 555 people per sq. km.