Tural - Sangameshwar, Ratnagiri

Tural is a village situated in the Sangameshwar tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devrukh and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Tural village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tural is 565705. The village covers a total geographical area of 1104.33 hectares and falls under the 415609 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Tural village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chiplun Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Tural

According to the 2011 Census, Tural village had a total population of 2,293 people, including 1,104 males and 1,189 females, living in 486 households. The sex ratio was 1,077 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.20%, with male literacy at 86.35% and female literacy at 65.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 48.

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

Nearby Villages of Tural

Tural 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 Tural

Tural is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Aravali Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Tural is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Tural is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tural

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

Health Facilities in Tural

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

FAQs about Tural