Palghar

Block / Tehsil Mandangad
District Ratnagiri
State Maharashtra

About Palghar

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Palghar village is 564773. Palghar village is located in Mandangad tehsil of Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 35km away from sub-district headquarter Mandangad (tehsildar office) and 180km away from district headquarter Ratnagiri. As per 2009 stats, Palghar village is also a gram panchayat.

The total geographical area of village is 290.48 hectares. Palghar has a total population of 568 peoples, out of which male population is 243 while female population is 325. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1337 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of palghar village is 75.53% out of which 83.54% males and 69.54% females are literate. There are about 144 houses in palghar village.

When it comes to administration, Palghar 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, Palghar village comes under Dapoli Vidhan Sabha constituency & Raigad Lok Sabha constituency. Khed is nearest town to palghar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 35km away.

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Population of Palghar

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 568 243 325
Literate Population 429 203 226
Illiterate Population 139 40 99

Connectivity of Palghar

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Palghar

Frequently Asked Questions about Palghar

Where is Palghar located?

Palghar village is situated in Mandangad Tehsil, within the Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Palghar?

Palghar serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.

What is the population of Palghar as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Palghar is 568, with 243 males and 325 females.

How many households are there in Palghar as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Palghar village has a total of 144 households.

What is the literacy rate in Palghar as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Palghar is 75.53%. The male literacy rate is 83.54%, while the female literacy rate is 69.54%.