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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Bhalgul village has a total population of 403 people, consisting of 209 males and 194 females. The village has 110 households and a sex ratio of 928 females per 1,000 males. There are 39 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 270 literate and 133 illiterate residents. Additionally, 6 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 64 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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:

FAQs about Bhalgul