Palshin - Shahapur, Thane

Palshin is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Dahigaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palshin village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palshin is 552740. The village covers a total geographical area of 538.25 hectares and falls under the 421601 pincode. Jawhar is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

Palshin village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shahapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhiwandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Palshin

As per Census 2011, Palshin village has a total population of 777 people, consisting of 371 males and 406 females. The village has 137 households and a sex ratio of 1,094 females per 1,000 males. There are 120 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 510 literate and 267 illiterate residents. Additionally, 18 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 305 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Palshin are given below:

Nearby Villages of Palshin

Palshin 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 Palshin

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Palshin. The nearest railway station is Khardi, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jawhar to Palshin is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Palshin is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palshin

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Palshin village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Palshin

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Palshin village are given below:

FAQs about Palshin