Pimpalgaon - Mandangad, Ratnagiri

Pimpalgaon is a village situated in the Mandangad tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mandangad and around 176 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Pipalgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pimpalgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pimpalgaon is 564788. The village covers a total geographical area of 359.36 hectares and falls under the 415202 pincode. Mahad is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Pimpalgaon 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 Pimpalgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Pimpalgaon village had a total population of 644 people, including 316 males and 328 females, living in 170 households. The sex ratio was 1,038 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.29%, with male literacy at 92.78% and female literacy at 80.00%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Pimpalgaon

Pimpalgaon 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 Pimpalgaon

Pimpalgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vinhere, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahad to Pimpalgaon is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Pimpalgaon is about 176 km, with the usual travel time around ~5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pimpalgaon

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

Health Facilities in Pimpalgaon

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

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