Gulkhand
Gulkhand is a revenue village in Palam taluka, Parbhani district, Maharashtra. It had a population of 1,232 in 276 households (Census 2011).
1,232 souls. 276 homes.
Palam taluka, Parbhani district, Maharashtra.
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Gulkhand today
- Bajra(Pearl Millet/Cumbu)₹3,300APMC Manwat · 28 Oct 2026
- Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole)₹7,000APMC Manwat · 28 Oct 2026
- Jowar(Sorghum)₹5,500APMC Parbhani · 28 Oct 2026
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Gulkhand is a village in Palam taluka, Parbhani district, Maharashtra. At the 2011 Census it had 1,232 people in 276 households, with a literacy rate of 70.4%. It is administered by the Gulkhand gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 431720.
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Gram panchayat
Gulkhand is in the Gulkhand (गुलखांडा) gram panchayat.
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Gulkhand compares
By population, Gulkhand ranks #30 of 81 inhabited villages in Palam taluka.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
What Gulkhand had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 2 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Available
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
Gulkhand at a glance
Gulkhand is a village of 1,232 people in 276 households (Census 2011) in Palam taluka, Parbhani district, Maharashtra, the 30th of 81 inhabited villages in Palam taluka by population. Literacy is 70.4%, 1.5 points below the taluka figure of 71.9%, and the sex ratio is 952 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 431720; the LGD village code is 547109.
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Key facts — Gulkhand
Villages sharing pincode 431720
Other villages in Palam taluka
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- Population
- 1,232Census 2011
- Male / female
- 631 / 601
- Households
- 276
- People per home
- 4.5
- Literacy rate
- 70.4%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Gulkhand on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Gulkhand. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Gulkhand · 18.9951° N, 76.9858° E
Electoral profile
Estimated: 100% of the 45 mapped villages in the same mandal fall in this constituency. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Maharashtra Assembly 2024 (via OpenCity).
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Elsewhere in Maharashtra
- भूमीसंपादन, पुनर्वसन व पुनर्वसाहत अधिसूचना – मौजे देशमुखवाडी ता.कर्जत जि.अहिल्यानगर (एस.आर. १/२०२५)
District Administration, Ahilyanagar · 27 Oct 2026
- एन.एच. अॅक्ट 1956 चे कलम 3D अन्वये जाहीर अंतिम अधिसूचना व शुध्दीपत्र.
District Administration, Raigad · 27 Oct 2026
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District Administration, Ahilyanagar · 26 Oct 2026
- Notification Under Section- 11(1) of the Compensation as per provision of Right to Fair Compensation and TransParency in Land Acquisition Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act.2013 land Acquisition Case no. 14/ LQN/2026-2027 Mouza. Paldongari Ta. Mohad
District Administration, Bhandara · 19 Oct 2026
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Government jobs near Gulkhand
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Essential services & places near Gulkhand
Gulkhand isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Palam taluka, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices358 in Parbhani district
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office
Hospitals & clinics142 in Parbhani district
Hospital
Loha Road,Palam Tq.Palam
- Government Hospital
Hospital
Hospital
Naer to Police Station Palam, At Palam Taluka Palam District Parbhani
Primary / community health centre
Z.P.Bank
Primary / community health centre
At Post Kerwadi
Schools & anganwadis9 in Parbhani district
- Mamata Vidyalaya
School
Colleges & universities6 in Parbhani district
Police & fire stations1 in Parbhani district
- Palam Police Station
Police station
Revenue & panchayat offices3 in Parbhani district
Government offices3 in Parbhani district
Temples28 in Parbhani district
- Hanuman Temple
Temple
- Hanuman Temple
Temple
Other places of worship4 in Parbhani district
Transport26 in Parbhani district
- Bus Stop
Bus stop
- Bus Stop
Bus stop
- Bus Stop
Bus stop
- Palam
Bus stop
- Palam
Bus stop
Agriculture services1 in Parbhani district
Community places19 in Parbhani district
- Palam Crematorium
Cremation / burial ground
- Palam Public Library
Library
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People often ask about Gulkhand
Where is Gulkhand located?
Gulkhand is a village in Palam taluka of Parbhani district, Maharashtra, India.
Which district is Gulkhand in?
Gulkhand is in Parbhani district of Maharashtra.
Which gram panchayat does Gulkhand belong to?
Gulkhand comes under the Gulkhand gram panchayat.
How is Gulkhand written in the local script?
Gulkhand is written गुळखंड.
What is the pincode of Gulkhand?
The pincode of Gulkhand, Palam, Parbhani is 431720.
What is the population of Gulkhand?
As per the 2011 Census, Gulkhand had a population of 1,232 (631 males and 601 females).
How many households are there in Gulkhand?
Gulkhand had 276 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Gulkhand?
The literacy rate of Gulkhand was 70.4% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Gulkhand?
Gulkhand had 952 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Gulkhand in?
Gulkhand is in the Parbhani Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Gulkhand?
Jadhav Sanjay ( Bandu ) Haribhau (Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray)) won the Parbhani Lok Sabha seat, which includes Gulkhand, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Gulkhand in?
Gulkhand is in the Gangakhed assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Gulkhand?
Gutte Ratnakar Manikrao (Rashtriya Samaj Paksha) won the Gangakhed assembly seat, which includes Gulkhand, in 2024.
What is the LGD code of Gulkhand?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Gulkhand is 547109 and its Census 2011 village code is 547109.
Which villages are near Gulkhand?
Villages near Gulkhand include Kolwadi (within ~8 km), Anjanwadi (within ~8 km), Pethpimpalgaon (within ~8 km), Wadi {Bk} (within ~8 km), Peth Shivani (within ~8 km).
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only from an official state election record (none connected yet)
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for October: 74.4 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Parbhani district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 28 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bajra(Pearl Millet/Cumbu) | APMC Manwat | 3,200 | 3,381 | 3,300 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) | APMC Manwat | 6,100 | 7,250 | 7,000 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) | APMC Purna | 6,300 | 6,801 | 6,500 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Jowar(Sorghum) | APMC Parbhani | 5,000 | 6,000 | 5,500 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Jowar(Sorghum) · Jowar ( White) | APMC Manwat | 6,000 | 6,800 | 6,500 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Soyabean · Yellow | APMC Parbhani | 6,950 | 7,100 | 7,000 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Soyabean · Yellow | APMC Jintur | 6,850 | 7,000 | 6,900 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Soyabean · Yellow | APMC Manwat | 6,700 | 7,026 | 6,950 | 28 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Gulkhand's shops.
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
All villages near Gulkhand →Compare Gulkhand with… →All villages in Palam →Helplines
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
- PM-Kisan status ↗
- Ration card (NFSA) ↗
- MGNREGA job card & wages ↗
- PMAY-Gramin housing ↗
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗
- DigiLocker ↗
- myScheme scheme finder ↗
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Schemes worth checking
- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.
- Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
- PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
- National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
- National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
- PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment
Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
- Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
- Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.
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