Palu - Murbad, Thane
Palu is a village situated in the Murbad tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murbad and around 83 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Palu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Palu is 553182. The village covers a total geographical area of 2073 hectares and falls under the 421402 pincode. Kalyan is the nearest town, located about 62 km away.
Palu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Murbad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhiwandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Palu
As per Census 2011, Palu village has a total population of 489 people, consisting of 245 males and 244 females. The village has 107 households and a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males. There are 41 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 372 literate and 117 illiterate residents. Additionally, 37 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 16 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Palu are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 489 | 245 | 244 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 41 | 23 | 18 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 37 | 16 | 21 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 16 | 9 | 7 |
| Literate Population | 372 | 204 | 168 |
| Illiterate Population | 117 | 41 | 76 |
Nearby Villages of Palu
Palu is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Palu
Palu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalyan to Palu is about 62 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Palu is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Palu
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Palu village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Palu
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Palu village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Palu
Where is Palu located?
Palu village is located in Murbad Tehsil, Thane district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Palu?
Palu is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Palu?
The pincode of Palu is 421402.
What is the population of Palu?
Palu has a total population of 489, including 245 males and 244 females.
How many households are there in Palu?
There are 107 households in Palu.
What is the literacy rate in Palu?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Palu is 76.07%. Male literacy is 83.27% and female literacy is 68.85%.