Parule - Rajapur, Ratnagiri

Parule is a village situated in the Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajapur and around 86 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Parule village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parule is 566199. The village covers a total geographical area of 1248 hectares and falls under the 416704 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Parule 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 Parule

According to the 2011 Census, Parule village had a total population of 753 people, including 353 males and 400 females, living in 237 households. The sex ratio was 1,133 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.06%, with male literacy at 92.19% and female literacy at 69.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Parule

Parule 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 Parule

Public transport in the Parule 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 48.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Parule is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Parule 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 Parule

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

Health Facilities in Parule

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

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