Pal - 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

According to the 2011 Census, Pal village had a total population of 939 people, including 471 males and 468 females, living in 220 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.80%, with male literacy at 92.60% and female literacy at 72.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 97, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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