Palkhed is an inhabited village in Vaijapur Taluka of Aurangabad district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 549125, the Census 2011 record lists 4,262 people in 891 households and the reported area is 1,665.28 hectares. The local references include Vaijapur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Vaijapur at about 22 km.
In short:
Palkhed is a village in Vaijapur Taluka, Aurangabad district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 549125 and 4,262 people in 891 households.
Village Code549125
Population4,262
Households891
Area1,665.28 hectares
Nearest TownVaijapur
Detailed village profile
Palkhed at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 4,262 people, 1,665.28 hectares of reported area and Vaijapur as the nearest town reference for Palkhed, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Palkhed falls under Vaijapur Taluka in Aurangabad district, Maharashtra.
The Census village code is 549125.
The record lists 4,262 people living in 891 households.
The reported village area is 1,665.28 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Vaijapur.
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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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Village Facts
Village
Palkhed
Census Village Code
549125
State
Maharashtra
State Census Code
27
District
Aurangabad
District Census Code
515
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Vaijapur
Sub-district Census Code
04139
CD Block
Vaijapur
Households
891
Population
4,262
Male Population
2,215
Female Population
2,047
Sex Ratio
924.15
Area
1,665.28 hectares
Area
16.65 sq km
Nearest Town
Vaijapur
Nearest Town Distance
22 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
423703
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 Density255.93 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.78 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share11.1%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share3.33%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share87.3%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Palkhed in the official administrative record. Census village code 549125 and Vaijapur CD Block.
State Census Code
27
District Census Code
515
Sub-district Census Code
04139
Village Census Code
549125
CD Block Code
0190
CD Block Name
Vaijapur
Location and Distance
Vaijapur is the nearest town listed for Palkhed, about 22 km away. Aurangabad is listed as the district headquarters at about 60 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Vaijapur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
22 km
District Headquarter
Aurangabad
Distance from District Headquarter
60 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Vaijapur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
22 km
Nearest Town
Vaijapur
Distance from Nearest Town
22 km
Total Geographical Area
1,665.28 hectares
Area
16.65 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 4,262 people in 891 households, with 2,215 male residents and 2,047 female residents. The average household size is 4.78, and SC share is 11.1% and ST share is 3.33% for Palkhed. Population density works out to about 255.93 people per sq km.
Total Households
891
Total Population
4,262
Male Population
2,215
Female Population
2,047
Sex Ratio
924.15
Average Household Size
4.78
SC Population
473
SC Male Population
244
SC Female Population
229
SC Population Share
11.1
ST Population
142
ST Male Population
69
ST Female Population
73
ST Population Share
3.33
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Palkhed list 4 government primary schools, 2 government middle schools, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
5
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
4
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
2
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Palkhed. 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
Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Palkhed include hand pump water, treated tap water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered 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 in Summer
Available
Spring
Available
River Canal
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Community Toilet Complex Excluding Bath For General Public
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
197 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Palkhed include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Post Office
Available
Post And Telegraph Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Palkhed include cooperative 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.
Cooperative Bank
Available
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Palkhed is reported as 16 hours per day in summer and 16 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
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Palkhed show that net sown area is 1,549.27 hectares and irrigated land is 1,352.27 hectares (87.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
2.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
45.16 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
32.36 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
20.7 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
15.79 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
1549.27
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
197 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
1352.27
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
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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Palkhed is in Vaijapur Taluka of Aurangabad district in Maharashtra, India.
Which district is Palkhed village in?
Palkhed village is in Aurangabad district.
Which state is Palkhed village in?
Palkhed village is in Maharashtra.
Which taluka is Palkhed under?
Palkhed comes under Vaijapur Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Palkhed?
The Census village code of Palkhed is 549125.
What is the population of Palkhed village?
The village record lists 4,262 people and 891 households for Palkhed.
How many households are in Palkhed village?
The village record lists 891 households for Palkhed.
What is the male and female population of Palkhed?
The record lists 2,215 male residents and 2,047 female residents for Palkhed.
What is the sex ratio of Palkhed village?
The sex ratio of Palkhed is 924.15 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Palkhed village?
The reported geographical area of Palkhed is 1,665.28 hectares.
What is the population density of Palkhed village?
The approximate population density of Palkhed is 255.93 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Palkhed?
The nearest town listed for Palkhed is Vaijapur, about 22 km away.
How far is Palkhed from the district headquarters?
Palkhed is about 60 km from Aurangabad, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Palkhed from the sub-district headquarters?
Palkhed is about 22 km from Vaijapur, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Palkhed?
The village facility record lists 4 government primary schools, 2 government middle schools, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school for Palkhed.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Palkhed?
For Palkhed, net sown area is 1,549.27 hectares and irrigated land is 1,352.27 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Palkhed.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Palkhed.
Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.