Palu - Lanja, Ratnagiri

Palu is a village situated in the Lanja tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 62 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanja and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Palu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palu is 565974. The village covers a total geographical area of 1239.96 hectares and falls under the 416701 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Palu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rajapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Palu

According to the 2011 Census, Palu village had a total population of 763 people, including 349 males and 414 females, living in 180 households. The sex ratio was 1,186 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.03%, with male literacy at 81.79% and female literacy at 62.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 211, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Palu

Palu 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 Palu

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Palu. The nearest railway station is Adavali, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Palu is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Palu is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palu

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

Health Facilities in Palu

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

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