Bhalgul - Sudhagad, Raigad

Bhalgul is a village situated in the Sudhagad tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 60 km from Pali and around 70 km from Alibag. Tiware serves as the Village Panchayat for Bhalgul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhalgul is 554491. The village covers a total geographical area of 196.83 hectares and falls under the 410205 pincode. Khopoli is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Bhalgul 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 Bhalgul

According to the 2011 Census, Bhalgul village had a total population of 403 people, including 209 males and 194 females, living in 110 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.18%, with male literacy at 84.95% and female literacy at 62.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 64.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhalgul

Bhalgul 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 Bhalgul

Bhalgul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nagothane, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khopoli to Bhalgul is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Bhalgul is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhalgul

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

Health Facilities in Bhalgul

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

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