Palu Khurd - Mauzamabad, Jaipur

Palu Khurd is a village situated in the Mauzamabad tehsil of Jaipur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mauzamabad) and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Jaipur. Gidani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palu Khurd village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palu Khurd is 079774. The village covers a total geographical area of 527.43 hectares and falls under the 303009 pincode. Bagru is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Palu Khurd

According to the 2011 Census, Palu Khurd village had a total population of 666 people, including 344 males and 322 females, living in 133 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.67%, with male literacy at 81.85% and female literacy at 48.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 346, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population666344322
Child Population (0–6 yrs)955243
Scheduled Castes (SC)346175171
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1569
Literate Population375239136
Illiterate Population291105186

Nearby Villages of Palu Khurd

Palu Khurd 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Chak MaheshpuraSouth-West1.25 km
ChandarmoolSouth2.57 km
Palu KalanNorth2.90 km
AkhepuraEast2.98 km
MaheshpuraSouth3.47 km
SawardaWest4.14 km
GidaniSouth-West4.84 km
ManpuraSouth-East5.04 km
KeriyaNorth-East5.41 km
AnantpuraEast5.47 km

Transport and Connectivity of Palu Khurd

Public transport in the Palu Khurd is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Naraina, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagru to Palu Khurd is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaipur to Palu Khurd is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palu Khurd

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Palu Khurd

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 Khurd village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Palu Khurd

Where is Palu Khurd located?

Palu Khurd village is located in Mauzamabad Tehsil, Jaipur district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Palu Khurd?

The Gram Panchayat of Palu Khurd is Gidani.

What is the pincode of Palu Khurd?

The pincode of Palu Khurd is 303009.

What is the population of Palu Khurd?

Palu Khurd had a total population of 666, including 344 males and 322 females.

How many households are there in Palu Khurd?

Palu Khurd had 133 households.

What is the literacy rate in Palu Khurd?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Palu Khurd was 65.67%. Male literacy was 81.85% and female literacy was 48.75%.