Pale - Mahad, Raigad

Pale is a village situated in the Mahad tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 2 km from Mahad and around 116 km from Alibag. Pale village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pale is 555053. The village covers a total geographical area of 328.9 hectares and falls under the 402301 pincode. Mahad is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Pale

According to the 2011 Census, Pale village had a total population of 2,203 people, including 1,068 males and 1,135 females, living in 462 households. The sex ratio was 1,063 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.88%, with male literacy at 86.76% and female literacy at 71.51%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 78.

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

Nearby Villages of Pale

Pale 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 Pale

Pale is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sape Wamne, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahad to Pale is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Pale is about 116 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pale

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

Health Facilities in Pale

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

FAQs about Pale