Pal Village - Bhudargad, Kolhapur

Pal is a village situated in the Bhudargad tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gargoti and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Pal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pal is 567778. The village covers a total geographical area of 347.45 hectares and falls under the 416209 pincode. Murgud is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Pal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Radhanagari Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kolhapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pal

As per Census 2011, Pal village has a total population of 939 people, consisting of 471 males and 468 females. The village has 220 households and a sex ratio of 993 females per 1,000 males. There are 102 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 693 literate and 246 illiterate residents. Additionally, 97 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Pal are given below:

Nearby Villages of Pal

Pal is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Pal

Pal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is C Shahu M Raj Kolhapur Term, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murgud to Pal is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Pal is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pal

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Pal village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Pal

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pal village are given below:

FAQs about Pal