Palye - Dodamarg, Sindhudurg

Palye is a village situated in the Dodamarg tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kasai and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Tervan-medhe serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palye village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palye is 566952. The village covers a total geographical area of 722.78 hectares and falls under the 416549 pincode. Bicholi(goa) is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Palye

According to the 2011 Census, Palye village had a total population of 474 people, including 231 males and 243 females, living in 113 households. The sex ratio was 1,052 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.02%, with male literacy at 87.38% and female literacy at 71.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 55.

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

Nearby Villages of Palye

Palye 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 Palye

Public transport in the Palye is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Thivim, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bicholi(goa) to Palye is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Palye is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palye

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

Health Facilities in Palye

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

FAQs about Palye