Palshi - Umarkhed, Yavatmal

Palshi is a village situated in the Umarkhed tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Umarkhed and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Palashi serves as the Village Panchayat for Palshi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palshi is 542950. The village covers a total geographical area of 585.11 hectares and falls under the 445207 pincode. Umarkhed is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Palshi

According to the 2011 Census, Palshi village had a total population of 2,088 people, including 1,063 males and 1,025 females, living in 505 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.79%, with male literacy at 92.32% and female literacy at 76.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 900, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 26.

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

Nearby Villages of Palshi

Palshi 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 Palshi

Palshi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Julgaon Deccan, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Umarkhed to Palshi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Palshi is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palshi

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

Health Facilities in Palshi

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

FAQs about Palshi