Indian Village Directory

Palkhed Village

Palkhed is an inhabited village in Niphad Taluka of Nashik district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 551309, the Census 2011 record lists 6,337 people in 1,143 households and the reported area is 1,422.32 hectares. The local references include Niphad CD Block and the nearest town reference is Nashik at about 48 km.

In short:

Palkhed is a village in Niphad Taluka, Nashik district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 551309 and 6,337 people in 1,143 households.

Village Code551309

Population6,337

Households1,143

Area1,422.32 hectares

Nearest TownNashik

Detailed village profile

Palkhed at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 6,337 people, 1,422.32 hectares of reported area and Nashik as the nearest town reference for Palkhed, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Maharashtra

District Nashik

Taluka Niphad

CD Block Niphad

Palkhed falls under Niphad Taluka in Nashik district, Maharashtra.
The Census village code is 551309.
The record lists 6,337 people living in 1,143 households.
The reported village area is 1,422.32 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Nashik.
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: 551309
State: Maharashtra
State Census Code: 27
District: Nashik
District Census Code: 516
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit: Niphad
Sub-district Census Code: 04155
CD Block: Niphad
Households: 1,143
Population: 6,337
Male Population: 3,217
Female Population: 3,120
Sex Ratio: 969.85
Area: 1,422.32 hectares
Area: 14.22 sq km
Nearest Town: Nashik
Nearest Town Distance: 48 km
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 445.54 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.

Average Household Size 5.54 people Calculated from listed population and households.

SC Population Share 7.87% Shown from the village record.

ST Population Share 23.42% Shown from the village record.

Irrigated Land Share 34.4% 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 551309 and Niphad CD Block.

State Census Code: 27
District Census Code: 516
Sub-district Census Code: 04155
Village Census Code: 551309
CD Block Code: 0206
CD Block Name: Niphad

Location and Distance

Nashik is the nearest town listed for Palkhed, about 48 km away. Nashik is listed as the district headquarters at about 48 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter: Niphad
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter: 17 km
District Headquarter: Nashik
Distance from District Headquarter: 48 km
Nearest Statutory Town: Nashik
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town: 48 km
Nearest Town: Nashik
Distance from Nearest Town: 48 km
Total Geographical Area: 1,422.32 hectares
Area: 14.22 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 6,337 people in 1,143 households, with 3,217 male residents and 3,120 female residents. The average household size is 5.54, and SC share is 7.87% and ST share is 23.42% for Palkhed. Population density works out to about 445.54 people per sq km.

Total Households: 1,143
Total Population: 6,337
Male Population: 3,217
Female Population: 3,120
Sex Ratio: 969.85
Average Household Size: 5.54
SC Population: 499
SC Male Population: 264
SC Female Population: 235
SC Population Share: 7.87
ST Population: 1,484
ST Male Population: 732
ST Female Population: 752
ST Population Share: 23.42
Village Status: Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Palkhed list 3 government primary schools, 1 government middle school, 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: 7
Government Primary School: Available
Government Primary School Count: 3
Government Middle School: Available
Government Middle School Count: 1
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 Centre Count: 1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count: 2
Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count: 2
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count: 8
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count: 8
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 Doctors Total Strength Count: 1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count: 1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count: 1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count: 1
TB Clinic Count: 1
TB Clinic Doctors Total Strength Count: 1
TB Clinic Doctors In Position Count: 1
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff Total Strength Count: 1
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff In Position Count: 1
Hospital Allopathic Count: 1
Hospital Allopathic Doctors Total Strength Count: 1
Hospital Allopathic Doctors In Position Count: 1
Hospital Allopathic Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count: 2
Hospital Allopathic Para Medical Staff In Position Count: 2
Dispensary Count: 1
Dispensary Doctors Total Strength Count: 1
Dispensary Doctors In Position Count: 1
Dispensary Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count: 1
Dispensary Para Medical Staff In Position Count: 1
Family Welfare Centre Count: 1
Family Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count: 1
Family Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count: 1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count: 1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count: 1
Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count: 1
Non Government Medical Facilities In And Out Patient Count: 1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree 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
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: 457 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Palkhed 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
Post And Telegraph Office: Available
Telephone Landlines: Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO: Available
Mobile Phone Coverage: Available
Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC: Available
Private Courier Facility: Available
Public Bus Service: Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service: Available
Taxi: Available
Vans: 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 Palkhed include commercial bank, cooperative bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Commercial Bank: Available
Cooperative Bank: Available
Agricultural Credit Societies: Available
Self Help Group SHG: Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop: Available
Mandis Regular Market: 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 14 hours per day in summer and 14 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: 14 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day: 14 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use: Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day: 14 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day: 14 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use: Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day: 14 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day: 14 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users: Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day: 14 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day: 14 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Palkhed show that net sown area is 1,292.82 hectares and irrigated land is 444.82 hectares (34.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares: 54.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares: 46.56 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares: 24.03 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares: 4.91 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares: 1292.82
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares: 848 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares: 444.82
Canals Area In Hectares: 214 hectares
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares: 177 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
Water Bounded Macadam: Available
Nutritional Centres Others: Available
Noindex: False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Palkhed village located?

Palkhed is in Niphad Taluka of Nashik district in Maharashtra, India.

Which district is Palkhed village in?

Palkhed village is in Nashik district.

Which state is Palkhed village in?

Palkhed village is in Maharashtra.

Which taluka is Palkhed under?

Palkhed comes under Niphad 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 551309.

What is the population of Palkhed village?

The village record lists 6,337 people and 1,143 households for Palkhed.

How many households are in Palkhed village?

The village record lists 1,143 households for Palkhed.

What is the male and female population of Palkhed?

The record lists 3,217 male residents and 3,120 female residents for Palkhed.

What is the sex ratio of Palkhed village?

The sex ratio of Palkhed is 969.85 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Palkhed village?

The reported geographical area of Palkhed is 1,422.32 hectares.

What is the population density of Palkhed village?

The approximate population density of Palkhed is 445.54 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 Nashik, about 48 km away.

How far is Palkhed from the district headquarters?

Palkhed is about 48 km from Nashik, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Palkhed from the sub-district headquarters?

Palkhed is about 17 km from Niphad, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Palkhed?

The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools, 1 government middle school, 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 1,292.82 hectares and irrigated land is 444.82 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Is a health centre reported for this village?

The records used for this page list 2 health centre records 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.