Pale - Uran, Raigad

Pale is a village situated in the Uran tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from Uran and around 90 km from Alibag. Aware serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pale village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pale is 553342. The village covers a total geographical area of 82.3 hectares and falls under the 400702 pincode. Uran is the nearest town, located about 15 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 Uran Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maval Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pale

According to the 2011 Census, Pale village had a total population of 1,052 people, including 515 males and 537 females, living in 254 households. The sex ratio was 1,043 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.54%, with male literacy at 88.96% and female literacy at 72.22%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,052515537
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1225369
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)312
Literate Population749411338
Illiterate Population303104199

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GovthaneWest1.02 km
PirkoneNorth1.38 km
SardeEast1.48 km
TalbandkharNorth-East1.68 km
SangpalekharNorth-West1.79 km
KadapeSouth1.80 km
AwareSouth1.96 km
VasheniSouth-East2.36 km
KoproliNorth-East2.95 km
BandhpadaNorth3.74 km

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 Hamarapur, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uran to Pale is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Pale is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Pale

Where is Pale located?

Pale village is located in Uran Tehsil, Raigad district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pale?

The Gram Panchayat of Pale is Aware.

What is the pincode of Pale?

The pincode of Pale is 400702.

What is the population of Pale?

Pale had a total population of 1,052, including 515 males and 537 females.

How many households are there in Pale?

Pale had 254 households.

What is the literacy rate in Pale?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pale was 80.54%. Male literacy was 88.96% and female literacy was 72.22%.