Palda - Budhana, Muzaffarnagar

Palda is a village situated in the Budhana tehsil of Muzaffarnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Budhana and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Muzaffar Nagar. Palda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palda is 111145. The village covers a total geographical area of 308.44 hectares and falls under the 251318 pincode. Shahpur is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Palda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Palda

As per Census 2011, Palda village has a total population of 2,466 people, consisting of 1,279 males and 1,187 females. The village has 371 households and a sex ratio of 928 females per 1,000 males. There are 440 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,253 literate and 1,213 illiterate residents. Additionally, 107 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4661,2791,187
Child Population (0–6 yrs)440206234
Scheduled Castes (SC)1075651
Literate Population1,253789464
Illiterate Population1,213490723

Nearby Villages of Palda

Palda 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)
BasikalanSouth-West0.85 km
Bahadurpur GarhiNorth-East1.81 km
PapardauliEast1.92 km
PalriWest2.23 km
ShahpurSouth-East2.48 km
KamalpurNorth-West2.77 km
Rasoolpur JatanEast3.36 km
DulehraNorth3.40 km
SilaroNorth-East3.55 km
UmarpurSouth-West3.90 km

Transport and Connectivity of Palda

Public transport in the Palda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mansurpur, while the nearest airport is Karnal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahpur to Palda is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Muzaffar Nagar to Palda is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Palda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Palda

Where is Palda located?

Palda village is located in Budhana Tehsil, Muzaffarnagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Palda?

Palda is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Palda?

The pincode of Palda is 251318.

What is the population of Palda?

Palda has a total population of 2,466, including 1,279 males and 1,187 females.

How many households are there in Palda?

There are 371 households in Palda.

What is the literacy rate in Palda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Palda is 50.81%. Male literacy is 61.69% and female literacy is 39.09%.