Palpur - Tehla, Alwar

Palpur is a village situated in the Tehla tehsil of Alwar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 31 km from Rajgarh and around 71 km from Alwar. Tilwar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palpur is 073244. The village covers a total geographical area of 365 hectares and falls under the 301410 pincode. Rajgarh is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Palpur

According to the 2011 Census, Palpur village had a total population of 796 people, including 403 males and 393 females, living in 117 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.57%, with male literacy at 79.65% and female literacy at 52.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 131, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 601.

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

Nearby Villages of Palpur

Palpur 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 Palpur

Palpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Baswa, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajgarh to Palpur is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alwar to Palpur is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palpur

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

Health Facilities in Palpur

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

FAQs about Palpur