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 Village 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

According to the 2011 Census, Palshin village had a total population of 777 people, including 371 males and 406 females, living in 137 households. The sex ratio was 1,094 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.63%, with male literacy at 84.64% and female literacy at 71.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 18, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 305.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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:

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