Palashi - Patan, Satara

Palashi is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 48 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Palashi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palashi is 564376. The village covers a total geographical area of 926 hectares and falls under the 415206 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 45 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 Patan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Satara Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Palashi

According to the 2011 Census, Palashi village had a total population of 817 people, including 420 males and 397 females, living in 178 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.29%, with male literacy at 78.36% and female literacy at 51.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 150, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Palashi. The nearest railway station is Sangmeshwar, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Palashi is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Palashi is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 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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