Which state is Palaj village in?
Palaj village is in Gujarat.
Indian Village Directory
Palaj Village
Palaj is an inhabited village in Petlad Taluka of Anand district, Gujarat. Its Census village code is 516966, the Census 2011 record lists 9,781 people in 2,112 households and the reported area is 787.49 hectares. The local references include Palaj Gram Panchayat, Petlad CD Block and the nearest town reference is Petlad at about 4 km.
Palaj is a village in Petlad Taluka, Anand district, Gujarat, India. The available record shows Census village code 516966 and 9,781 people in 2,112 households.
Village Code516966
Population9,781
Households2,112
Area787.49 hectares
Nearest TownPetlad
Detailed village profile
Palaj at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 9,781 people, 787.49 hectares of reported area and Petlad as the nearest town reference for Palaj, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Palaj falls under Petlad Taluka in Anand district, Gujarat.
- The Census village code is 516966.
- The record lists 9,781 people living in 2,112 households.
- The reported village area is 787.49 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Petlad.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
- Banking Context
- Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Palaj
- Census Village Code
- 516966
- State
- Gujarat
- State Census Code
- 24
- District
- Anand
- District Census Code
- 482
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Petlad
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03865
- CD Block
- Petlad
- Gram Panchayat
- Palaj
- Households
- 2,112
- Population
- 9,781
- Male Population
- 5,131
- Female Population
- 4,650
- Sex Ratio
- 906.26
- Area
- 787.49 hectares
- Area
- 7.87 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Petlad
- Nearest Town Distance
- 4 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 388465
- Reference Year
- 2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density
1,242.05 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.63 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
1.72%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0.07%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
70.9%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Palaj in the official administrative record. Census village code 516966, Palaj Gram Panchayat and Petlad CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 24
- District Census Code
- 482
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03865
- Village Census Code
- 516966
- CD Block Code
- 0144
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 19
- CD Block Name
- Petlad
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Palaj
Location and Distance
Petlad is the nearest town listed for Palaj, about 4 km away. Anand is listed as the district headquarters at about 23 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Petlad
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 4 km
- District Headquarter
- Anand
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 23 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Petlad
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 4 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Gujarat
- Distance within State/UT
- 4 km
- Nearest Town
- Petlad
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 4 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 787.49 hectares
- Area
- 7.87 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 9,781 people in 2,112 households, with 5,131 male residents and 4,650 female residents. The average household size is 4.63, and SC share is 1.72% and ST share is 0.07% for Palaj. Population density works out to about 1,242.05 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 2,112
- Total Population
- 9,781
- Male Population
- 5,131
- Female Population
- 4,650
- Sex Ratio
- 906.26
- Average Household Size
- 4.63
- SC Population
- 168
- SC Male Population
- 88
- SC Female Population
- 80
- SC Population Share
- 1.72
- ST Population
- 7
- ST Male Population
- 4
- ST Female Population
- 3
- ST Population Share
- 0.07
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Palaj list 8 government primary schools, 1 private primary school, 1 government secondary school and 1 private secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 8
- Private Primary School
- Available
- Private Primary School Count
- 1
- Government Secondary School
- Available
- Government Secondary School Count
- 1
- Private Secondary School
- Available
- Private Secondary School Count
- 1
- Government Senior Secondary School
- Available
- Government Senior Secondary School Count
- 1
- Private Senior Secondary School
- Available
- Private Senior Secondary School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Palaj. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 2
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Charitable Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Palaj include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
- Available
- Covered Well
- Available
- Covered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Covered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
- Available
- Closed Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 75.27 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Palaj include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- State Highway
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Palaj include commercial bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Commercial Bank
- Available
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Public Library
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Palaj is reported as 24 hours per day in summer and 24 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Palaj show that reported agricultural commodities include Tobacco, Paddy and Wheat, net sown area is 691.58 hectares and irrigated land is 490.48 hectares (70.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Tobacco
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Paddy
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Wheat
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 2.87
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 1.46 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 0.46 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 91.12 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 691.58
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 201.1 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 490.47999999999996
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 415.21 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Count
- 1
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Palaj
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- Within 5 km
- Commercial Bank
- Available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 1
- Banks in Matched Records
- 1
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 1 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | 1 | 100% |
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 388465 | Anand | Petlad | Palaj | Palaj Palaj, Anand, Gujarat, 388465 |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which taluka is Palaj under?
Palaj comes under Petlad Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Palaj?
The Census village code of Palaj is 516966.
Which Gram Panchayat is Palaj under?
Palaj is listed under PALAJ Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Petlad.
What is the population of Palaj village?
The village record lists 9,781 people and 2,112 households for Palaj.
How many households are in Palaj village?
The village record lists 2,112 households for Palaj.
What is the male and female population of Palaj?
The record lists 5,131 male residents and 4,650 female residents for Palaj.
What is the sex ratio of Palaj village?
The sex ratio of Palaj is 906.26 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Palaj village?
The reported geographical area of Palaj is 787.49 hectares.
What is the population density of Palaj village?
The approximate population density of Palaj is 1,242.05 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Palaj?
The nearest town listed for Palaj is Petlad, about 4 km away.
How far is Palaj from the sub-district headquarters?
Palaj is about 4 km from Petlad, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Palaj?
The village facility record lists 8 government primary schools, 1 private primary school, 1 government secondary school and 1 private secondary school for Palaj.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Palaj?
For Palaj, reported agricultural commodities include Tobacco, Paddy and Wheat, net sown area is 691.58 hectares and irrigated land is 490.48 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Palaj?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Palaj. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Palaj.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks drinking water facilities as available in Palaj.
Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Palaj.