Palaj

Palaj is a village located in the Petlad Subdivision of Anand district,Gujarat, India. This article provides a comprehensive overview of Palaj, covering its demographics, population statistics, household data, administrative structure, geographical area, connectivity, educational and medical facilities, electricity supply, drinking water sources, and nearby villages.

Palaj Overview

Administrative & Basic Details
VillagePalaj
Pincode388465
Area106.1 Sq. Km
Village Code516966
Sub-DistrictPetlad
Sub-District Code3865
DistrictAnand
District Code440
State/UTGujarat
State/UT Code24
Gram PanchayatPalaj
Gram Panchayat Code155697
Block PanchayatPetlad
Block Panchayat Code4437
Total Population (2011 Census)9781
Total Households2112
Nearest TownRANIGANJ (Distance: 20 Km)

Palaj has a population of 9781 as recorded in the 2011 Census. It falls under the jurisdiction of Palaj Gram Panchayat and the Petlad Block Panchayat in Petlad District. The village has 2112 households and is identified by village code 516966. Palaj is located in the 388465 postal area, contributing significantly to the rural administrative structure of Petlad Sub-District.

Total Population of Palaj

As of the 2011 census, Population of Palaj has a population of approximately 9781 people, where the male population is 5131 and the female population is 4650.

Total 9781
Male 5131
Female 4650

Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population of Palaj

The population data for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) in Palaj is as follows:

Scheduled Caste (SC)
Total Scheduled Caste 21
Male 9
Female 12
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Total Scheduled Tribe 0
Male 0
Female 0

Household in Palaj

There are approximately 2112 households in Palaj. The average household size in the village is about 4 persons per house.

Type Stats
Household 2112
People / Family 4

Assembly & Parliament Constituency of Palaj

Palaj falls under the Petlad Assembly and Parliament Constituency. The nearest town to Palaj is Petlad, which serves as the central hub for all major economic activities in the region.

Understanding Literacy Rates in Palaj Village

As per the 2011 Census, Palaj presents important statistics regarding its literacy and illiteracy rates.

Literacy in Palaj Village (2011):

Total 7250
Male 4192
Female 3058

illiteracy in Palaj Village (2011):

Total 2531
Male 939
Female 1592

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Connectivity of Palaj

Connectivity Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within <5 km distance
Communication Available

Electricity Facilities

Electricity Supply Available
Domestic Electricity Available
Agricultural Electricity Available (Within 3-5 km)
Other Electricity Uses Available (Within 3-5 km)
All Households Electrified

Education Facilities

Has Education Facility?Available
Primary School2
Middle School0
Secondary School0
Senior Secondary0
College0

Medical Facilities

Medical FacilityAvailable (Within 3-5 km)
Allopathic Hospital0
Ayurvedic Hospital0
Unani Hospital0
Homeopathic Hospital0
DispensariesAllopathic: 0, Ayurvedic: 0, Unani: 0, Homeo: 0
Primary Health Centre (PHC)
Other Medical Centres0

Drinking Water Facilities

Water Facility Available
Tap Water Available (Within 3-5 km)
Well Available
Tank Available
Tubewell Available
Handpump Available (Within 3-5 km)
Other Sources Available (Within 3-5 km)

Nearby Villages of Palaj

Frequently Asked Questions About Palaj Village

The total population of Palaj Village is approximately 9781 people.

The male population is 5131, while the female population is 4650.

Palaj Village has about 2112 households.

The average household size in Palaj is approximately 4 people per household.

The total literate population is 7250, which includes 4192 males and 3058 females.

The total illiterate population is 2531, consisting of 939 males and 1592 females.

There are 56 villages in the Petlad Sub-District.

Palaj Village falls under the Palaj Gram Panchayat.

The Pincode for Palaj Village is 388465.

Palaj Village is part of the Petlad Block Panchayat.