Palgad
About Palgad
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Palgad village is 564871. Palgad village is located in Dapoli tehsil of Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Dapoli Camp (tehsildar office) and 141km away from district headquarter Ratnagiri. As per 2009 stats, Palgad village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 1526.69 hectares. Palgad has a total population of 2,959 peoples, out of which male population is 1,450 while female population is 1,509. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1040 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of palgad village is 78.98% out of which 84.76% males and 73.43% females are literate. There are about 719 houses in palgad village.
When it comes to administration, Palgad village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Palgad village comes under Dapoli Vidhan Sabha constituency & Raigad Lok Sabha constituency. Dapoli Camp is nearest town to palgad village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.
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Population of Palgad
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 2,959 | 1,450 | 1,509 |
Literate Population | 2,337 | 1,229 | 1,108 |
Illiterate Population | 622 | 221 | 401 |
Connectivity of Palgad
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within village |
Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Palgad
Where is Palgad located?
Palgad village is situated in Dapoli Tehsil, within the Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Palgad?
Palgad serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Palgad as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Palgad is 2,959, with 1,450 males and 1,509 females.
How many households are there in Palgad as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Palgad village has a total of 719 households.
What is the literacy rate in Palgad as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Palgad is 78.98%. The male literacy rate is 84.76%, while the female literacy rate is 73.43%.