Parule

Parule is a village located in Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 38km away from sub-district headquarter Rajapur (tehsildar office) and 86km away from district headquarter Ratnagiri. As per 2009 stats, Parule village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Parule unique in its vibrant Rajapur-Ratnagiri region. You’ll see Parule’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Parule

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Parule is 566199. The village spans a total geographical area of 1248 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 416704. Rajapur is nearest town to Parule village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 38km away.

When it comes to local governance, Parule village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Rajapur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Parule

Population of Parule

According to the 2011 Census, Parule has a total population of about 753, with approximately 353 males and 400 females. The sex ratio is around 1133 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 51 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 2 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 74.63%, with male literacy at about 86.97% and female literacy near 63.75%. There are around 237 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Parule's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Parule

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Parule. As per the 2011 stats, Parule had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Parule

Knowing the nearby villages of Parule helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Parule.

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