Maral
Maral is a village located in Sangameshwar tehsil of Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 98km away from sub-district headquarter Devrukh (tehsildar office) and 57km away from district headquarter Ratnagiri. As per 2009 stats, Maral village is also a gram panchayat.
Here you can discover what makes Maral unique in its vibrant Sangameshwar-Ratnagiri region. You’ll see Maral’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 Maral
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Maral is 565829. The village spans a total geographical area of 1509.47 hectares. Ratnagiri is nearest town to Maral village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 57km away.
When it comes to local governance, Maral 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 Chiplun 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 Maral
Population of Maral
According to the 2011 Census, Maral has a total population of about 919, with approximately 438 males and 481 females. The sex ratio is around 1098 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 105 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 73 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 70.08%, with male literacy at about 78.08% and female literacy near 62.79%. There are around 238 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Maral's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 919 | 438 | 481 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 105 | 54 | 51 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 73 | 37 | 36 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 644 | 342 | 302 |
| Illiterate Population | 275 | 96 | 179 |
Connectivity of Maral
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Maral. As per the 2011 stats, Maral had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Maral
Knowing the nearby villages of Maral helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Maral.
Frequently Asked Questions about Maral
- Where is Maral located?
- Maral village is situated in Sangameshwar Tehsil, within the Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Maral?
- Maral serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the population of Maral as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Maral is 919, with 438 males and 481 females.
- How many households are there in Maral as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Maral village has a total of 238 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Maral as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Maral is 70.08%. The male literacy rate is 78.08%, while the female literacy rate is 62.79%.