Saphale - Palghar
Saphale is a village situated in the Palghar tehsil of Palghar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from Palghar and around 65 km from Thane. Saphala serves as the Village Panchayat for Saphale village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Saphale is 552293. The village covers a total geographical area of 1196 hectares and falls under the 401102 pincode. Palghar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Saphale village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Boisar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Palghar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Saphale
According to the 2011 Census, Saphale village had a total population of 4,396 people, including 2,240 males and 2,156 females, living in 1,092 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.11%, with male literacy at 85.59% and female literacy at 74.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 174, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,261.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,396 | 2,240 | 2,156 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 514 | 249 | 265 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 174 | 82 | 92 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1,261 | 610 | 651 |
| Literate Population | 3,110 | 1,704 | 1,406 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,286 | 536 | 750 |
Nearby Villages of Saphale
Saphale is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Saphale
Saphale is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. Saphale has a railway station.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | Yes | Available within village |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palghar to Saphale is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Saphale is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Saphale
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Saphale village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Saphale
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Saphale village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
FAQs about Saphale
Where is Saphale located?
Saphale village is located in Palghar Tehsil, Palghar district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the Village Panchayat of Saphale?
The Village Panchayat of Saphale is Saphala.
What is the pincode of Saphale?
The pincode of Saphale is 401102.
What is the population of Saphale?
Saphale had a total population of 4,396, including 2,240 males and 2,156 females.
How many households are there in Saphale?
Saphale had 1,092 households.
What is the literacy rate in Saphale?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Saphale was 80.11%. Male literacy was 85.59% and female literacy was 74.35%.