Palus Tehsil - Sangli, Maharashtra
Palus is an administrative tehsil in the Sangli district of Maharashtra, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Palus is the main town for most villages within the tehsil. The nearest railway station is situated at Amnapur, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 36.0 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 297 km², including 297.34 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 933 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Palus Tehsil
Palus Tehsil has a total of 35 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Tehsil, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amanapur | Rural | Amnapur |
| 2 | Andhali | Rural | Andhali |
| 3 | Ankalkhop | Rural | Ankalkhop |
| 4 | Anugdewadi | Rural | Amnapur |
| 5 | Bambavade | Rural | Bambavade |
| 6 | Bhilavadi | Rural | Bhilavadi |
| 7 | Bramhanal | Rural | Bramnal |
| 8 | Burli | Rural | Burli |
| 9 | Burungwadi | Rural | Burungwadi |
| 10 | Chopadewadi | Rural | Chopadewadi |
| 11 | Dahyari | Rural | Dhayari |
| 12 | Dhangaon | Rural | Tavdarwadi |
| 13 | Dudhondi | Rural | Dudhandi |
| 14 | Ghogaon | Rural | Ghogaon |
| 15 | Hajarwadi | Rural | Hazarwadi |
| 16 | Khandobachiwadi | Rural | Khandobachiwadi |
| 17 | Khatav | Rural | Khatav |
| 18 | Kundal | Rural | Kundal |
| 19 | Malwadi | Rural | Malwadi |
| 20 | Morale (Rajapur) | Rural | Morale R |
| 21 | Nagarale | Rural | Nagarale |
| 22 | Nagthane | Rural | Nagthane |
| 23 | Palus | Urban | Not applicable |
| 24 | Punadi Tarf Walava | Rural | Pundi Tarf Walwa |
| 25 | Pundiwadi | Rural | Pundi Wadi |
| 26 | Radewadi | Rural | Radewadi |
| 27 | Ramanandnagar | Rural | Ramanandnagar |
| 28 | Sandagewadi | Rural | Sandagewadi |
| 29 | Savantpur | Rural | Savantpur |
| 30 | Shere Dudhondi | Rural | Dudhandi |
| 31 | Sukhwadi | Rural | Sukhwadi |
| 32 | Suryagaon | Rural | Suryagaon |
| 33 | Tupari | Rural | Tupari |
| 34 | Vasgade | Rural | Vasgade |
| 35 | Viththalwadi | Rural | Vitthalwadi |
Population of Palus Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Palus Tehsil has a total population of 1,64,909 people, consisting of 85,298 males and 79,611 females. There are 34,401 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 555 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,64,909 | 1,64,909 | 0 |
| Male Population | 85,298 | 85,298 | 0 |
| Female Population | 79,611 | 79,611 | 0 |
| Total Households | 34,401 | 34,401 | 0 |
| Population Density | 555 / km² | 555 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 1,27,618 literate people and 16,700 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 18,386 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 1,178 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 16,700 | 16,700 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 1,27,618 | 1,27,618 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 37,291 | 37,291 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 18,386 | 18,386 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 1,178 | 1,178 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.