Pulas - Kudal, Sindhudurg

Pulas is a village situated in the Kudal tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kudal and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Pulas village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pulas is 566768. The village covers a total geographical area of 1255 hectares and falls under the 416519 pincode. Sawantwadi is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Pulas

According to the 2011 Census, Pulas village had a total population of 701 people, including 354 males and 347 females, living in 165 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.24%, with male literacy at 85.09% and female literacy at 65.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 45.

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

Nearby Villages of Pulas

Pulas 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 Pulas

Public transport in the Pulas is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Zarap, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sawantwadi to Pulas is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Pulas is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pulas

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

Health Facilities in Pulas

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

FAQs about Pulas