Pal - Vengurla, Sindhudurg

Pal is a village situated in the Vengurla tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vengurla and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Pal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pal is 566686. The village covers a total geographical area of 657.78 hectares and falls under the 416516 pincode. Vengurla is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Pal 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 Pal

According to the 2011 Census, Pal village had a total population of 1,373 people, including 659 males and 714 females, living in 363 households. The sex ratio was 1,083 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.45%, with male literacy at 91.97% and female literacy at 81.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 182.

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

Nearby Villages of Pal

Pal 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 Pal

Public transport in the Pal is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sawantwadi Road, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vengurla to Pal is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Pal 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 Pal

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

Health Facilities in Pal

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

FAQs about Pal