Haral - Rajapur, Ratnagiri

Haral is a village situated in the Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 42 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajapur and around 86 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Haral village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Haral is 566207. The village covers a total geographical area of 701 hectares and falls under the 416704 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

Haral 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 Haral

According to the 2011 Census, Haral village had a total population of 717 people, including 327 males and 390 females, living in 187 households. The sex ratio was 1,193 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.09%, with male literacy at 94.48% and female literacy at 64.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 34.

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

Nearby Villages of Haral

Haral 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 Haral

Public transport in the Haral is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vilavade, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Haral is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Haral is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Haral

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

Health Facilities in Haral

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

FAQs about Haral