Male - Vikramgad, Palghar
Male is a village situated in the Vikramgad tehsil of Palghar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from Vikramgad and around 4 km from Thane. Vasuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Male village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Male is 551841. The village covers a total geographical area of 410.82 hectares and falls under the 421303 pincode. Jawhar is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.
Male village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Vikramgad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Palghar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Male
According to the 2011 Census, Male village had a total population of 886 people, including 425 males and 461 females, living in 194 households. The sex ratio was 1,085 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.24%, with male literacy at 79.61% and female literacy at 67.49%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 652.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 886 | 425 | 461 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 120 | 62 | 58 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 652 | 310 | 342 |
| Literate Population | 561 | 289 | 272 |
| Illiterate Population | 325 | 136 | 189 |
Nearby Villages of Male
Male is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Male
Male is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jawhar to Male is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Male is about 4 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Male
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Male village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Male
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Male village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Male
Where is Male located?
Male village is located in Vikramgad Tehsil, Palghar district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Male?
The Gram Panchayat of Male is Vasuri.
What is the pincode of Male?
The pincode of Male is 421303.
What is the population of Male?
Male had a total population of 886, including 425 males and 461 females.
How many households are there in Male?
Male had 194 households.
What is the literacy rate in Male?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Male was 73.24%. Male literacy was 79.61% and female literacy was 67.49%.