Pal Village - Shahuwadi, Kolhapur

Pal is a village situated in the Shahuwadi tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 43 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahuwadi and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Karanjfen serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pal is 567130. The village covers a total geographical area of 236 hectares and falls under the 415101 pincode. Malkapur is the nearest town, located about 40 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 Shahuwadi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hatkanangle Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pal

As per Census 2011, Pal village has a total population of 464 people, consisting of 233 males and 231 females. The village has 92 households and a sex ratio of 991 females per 1,000 males. There are 38 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 272 literate and 192 illiterate residents.

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, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Vilavade, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malkapur to Pal is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Pal is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 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