Pacharal - Mandangad, Ratnagiri

Pacharal is a village situated in the Mandangad tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 52 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mandangad and around 185 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Ghosale serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pacharal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pacharal is 564748. The village covers a total geographical area of 583.49 hectares and falls under the 415203 pincode. Khed is the nearest town, located about 54 km away.

Pacharal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dapoli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pacharal

As per Census 2011, Pacharal village has a total population of 383 people, consisting of 145 males and 238 females. The village has 119 households and a sex ratio of 1,641 females per 1,000 males. There are 40 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 264 literate and 119 illiterate residents. Additionally, 87 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pacharal

Pacharal 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 Pacharal

Public transport in the Pacharal is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Veer, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khed to Pacharal is about 54 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Pacharal is about 185 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pacharal

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

Health Facilities in Pacharal

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

FAQs about Pacharal