Indian Village Directory

Palkheda Village

Palkheda is an inhabited village in Goregaon Taluka of Gondiya district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 537721, the Census 2011 record lists 846 people in 193 households and the reported area is 678.75 hectares. The local references include Goregaon CD Block and the nearest town reference is Gondiya at about 35 km.

In short:

Palkheda is a village in Goregaon Taluka, Gondiya district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 537721 and 846 people in 193 households.

Village Code537721
Population846
Households193
Area678.75 hectares
Nearest TownGondiya

Detailed village profile

Palkheda at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 846 people, 678.75 hectares of reported area and Gondiya as the nearest town reference for Palkheda, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Maharashtra
District Gondiya
Taluka Goregaon
CD Block Goregaon
  • Palkheda falls under Goregaon Taluka in Gondiya district, Maharashtra.
  • The Census village code is 537721.
  • The record lists 846 people living in 193 households.
  • The reported village area is 678.75 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Gondiya.
  • 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

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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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Palkheda
Census Village Code
537721
State
Maharashtra
State Census Code
27
District
Gondiya
District Census Code
507
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Goregaon
Sub-district Census Code
04045
CD Block
Goregaon
Households
193
Population
846
Male Population
438
Female Population
408
Sex Ratio
931.51
Area
678.75 hectares
Area
6.79 sq km
Nearest Town
Gondiya
Nearest Town Distance
35 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
441807
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 124.64 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.38 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 17.97% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 31.91% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 58.2% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Palkheda in the official administrative record. Census village code 537721 and Goregaon CD Block.

State Census Code
27
District Census Code
507
Sub-district Census Code
04045
Village Census Code
537721
CD Block Code
0096
CD Block Name
Goregaon

Location and Distance

Gondiya is the nearest town listed for Palkheda, about 35 km away. Gondiya is listed as the district headquarters at about 35 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Goregaon
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15 km
District Headquarter
Gondiya
Distance from District Headquarter
35 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Gondiya
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
35 km
Nearest Town
Gondiya
Distance from Nearest Town
35 km
Total Geographical Area
678.75 hectares
Area
6.79 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 846 people in 193 households, with 438 male residents and 408 female residents. The average household size is 4.38, and SC share is 17.97% and ST share is 31.91% for Palkheda. Population density works out to about 124.64 people per sq km.

Total Households
193
Total Population
846
Male Population
438
Female Population
408
Sex Ratio
931.51
Average Household Size
4.38
SC Population
152
SC Male Population
79
SC Female Population
73
SC Population Share
17.97
ST Population
270
ST Male Population
144
ST Female Population
126
ST Population Share
31.91
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Palkheda list 2 government primary schools. 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
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Palkheda include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
3.19 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Palkheda include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
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 Palkheda include 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.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Palkheda is reported as 18 hours per day in summer and 18 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
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Palkheda show that net sown area is 268 hectares and irrigated land is 156 hectares (58.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Forest Area In Hectares
177.6 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
0.34
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
63.45 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
119.95 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
45.22 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
268.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
112 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
156.0
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
112 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Palkheda

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
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
3
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Bank of Baroda 1 33%
Bank of Maharashtra 1 33%
State Bank of India 1 33%

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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Bank of Baroda ATM 441807 Gondia Sadak-Arjuni Sadakarjuni P. O. Sadak Arjuni C/O Mehmood Rajani, Gondia, Maharashtra, 441807
Bank of Maharashtra ATM 441807 Gondia Gondiya Garra Bk. Dawwa Tal Sadak Arjuni Trilokchand Jain House H No 599 Main, Gondia, Maharashtra, 441807
State Bank of India ATM 441807 Gondia Sadak-Arjuni Sadakarjuni Kohmara Gondia Road C/O Munnalal Hukre Gondia, Gondia, Maharashtra, 441807

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

Where is Palkheda village located?

Palkheda is in Goregaon Taluka of Gondiya district in Maharashtra, India.

Which district is Palkheda village in?

Palkheda village is in Gondiya district.

Which state is Palkheda village in?

Palkheda village is in Maharashtra.

Which taluka is Palkheda under?

Palkheda comes under Goregaon Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Palkheda?

The Census village code of Palkheda is 537721.

What is the population of Palkheda village?

The village record lists 846 people and 193 households for Palkheda.

How many households are in Palkheda village?

The village record lists 193 households for Palkheda.

What is the male and female population of Palkheda?

The record lists 438 male residents and 408 female residents for Palkheda.

What is the sex ratio of Palkheda village?

The sex ratio of Palkheda is 931.51 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Palkheda village?

The reported geographical area of Palkheda is 678.75 hectares.

What is the population density of Palkheda village?

The approximate population density of Palkheda is 124.64 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Palkheda?

The nearest town listed for Palkheda is Gondiya, about 35 km away.

How far is Palkheda from the district headquarters?

Palkheda is about 35 km from Gondiya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Palkheda from the sub-district headquarters?

Palkheda is about 15 km from Goregaon, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Palkheda?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Palkheda.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Palkheda?

For Palkheda, net sown area is 268 hectares and irrigated land is 156 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Palkheda?

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Palkheda. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Palkheda.

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.