Pale - Mandangad, Ratnagiri

Pale is a village situated in the Mandangad tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 47 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mandangad and around 187 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Pale village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pale is 564758. The village covers a total geographical area of 489.62 hectares and falls under the 415203 pincode. Khed is the nearest town, located about 51 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 Dapoli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pale

According to the 2011 Census, Pale village had a total population of 750 people, including 308 males and 442 females, living in 232 households. The sex ratio was 1,435 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.36%, with male literacy at 87.60% and female literacy at 66.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 63, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Pale

Pale is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Sape Wamne, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khed to Pale is about 51 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Pale is about 187 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 Pale

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

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:

FAQs about Pale