Turmale - Panvel, Raigad

Turmale is a village situated in the Panvel tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from Panvel and around 51 km from Alibag. Sangurli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Turmale village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Turmale is 553458. The village covers a total geographical area of 264.88 hectares and falls under the 410221 pincode. Panvel is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Turmale

As per Census 2011, Turmale village has a total population of 1,248 people, consisting of 602 males and 646 females. The village has 256 households and a sex ratio of 1,073 females per 1,000 males. There are 127 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 859 literate and 389 illiterate residents. Additionally, 85 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 53 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Turmale

Turmale 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 Turmale

Turmale is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Somtane, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Panvel to Turmale is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Turmale is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Turmale

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

Health Facilities in Turmale

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

FAQs about Turmale