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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Tural village has a total population of 2,293 people, consisting of 1,104 males and 1,189 females. The village has 486 households and a sex ratio of 1,076 females per 1,000 males. There are 212 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,565 literate and 728 illiterate residents. Additionally, 48 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Tural are given below:

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