Parule - Vengurla, Sindhudurg

Parule is a village situated in the Vengurla tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vengurla and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Parulebajar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parule village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parule is 566633. The village covers a total geographical area of 369.47 hectares and falls under the 416523 pincode. Vengurla is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Parule 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 Parule

According to the 2011 Census, Parule village had a total population of 719 people, including 336 males and 383 females, living in 187 households. The sex ratio was 1,140 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.73%, with male literacy at 95.33% and female literacy at 78.99%.

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

Nearby Villages of Parule

Parule 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 Parule

Public transport in the Parule is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kudal, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vengurla to Parule is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Parule is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Parule

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

Health Facilities in Parule

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

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