Pale

Pale is a village located in Mormugao taluka of South Goa district in Goa, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Mormugao (tehsildar office) and 19km away from district headquarter Margao. As per 2009 stats, Velsao Pale is the gram panchayat of Pale village.

Here you can discover what makes Pale unique in its vibrant Mormugao-South Goa region. You’ll see Pale’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Pale

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Pale is 626878. The village spans a total geographical area of 241 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 403712. Mormugao is nearest town to Pale village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Pale village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Cortalim Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the South Goa Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Pale

Population of Pale

According to the 2011 Census, Pale has a total population of about 1,990, with approximately 1,010 males and 980 females. The sex ratio is around 970 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 202 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 6 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 76. The overall literacy rate is approximately 77.24%, with male literacy at about 82.57% and female literacy near 71.73%. There are around 473 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Pale's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Pale

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Pale. As per the 2011 stats, Pale had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Pale

Knowing the nearby villages of Pale helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Pale.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pale