Palas - Roha, Raigad

Palas is a village situated in the Roha tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from Roha Ashtami and around 55 km from Alibag. Palas village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palas is 554328. The village covers a total geographical area of 565.53 hectares and falls under the 402106 pincode. Roha Ashtami is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Palas

According to the 2011 Census, Palas village had a total population of 1,056 people, including 543 males and 513 females, living in 222 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.27%, with male literacy at 82.71% and female literacy at 67.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 205.

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

Nearby Villages of Palas

Palas 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 Palas

Palas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nagothane, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Roha Ashtami to Palas is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Palas 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 Palas

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

Health Facilities in Palas

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

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