Bhal
Bhal is a revenue village in Alibag taluka, Raigad district, Maharashtra. It had a population of 1,142 in 277 households (Census 2011).
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1,142 souls. 277 homes.
Alibag taluka, Raigad district, Maharashtra.
Bhal today
- Beans₹6,500APMC Panvel · 10 Nov 2026
- Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹4,500APMC Panvel · 10 Nov 2026
- Bottle gourd₹3,500APMC Panvel · 10 Nov 2026
Happy Diwali 2026 to every family of Bhal (भाल), Alibag taluka, Raigad!
Diwali 2026 in Bhal
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Bhal at a glance
Bhal is one of the larger villages of Alibag taluka — 45th of 193 by population, with 1,142 people in 277 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 81.1%, above Raigad district's 78.9% (Alibag taluka: 84.5%), while the sex ratio was 878 women per 1,000 men, below the district's 988. It falls under Thal gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 402207. The village covers 253 hectares — about 2.5 km², or roughly 452 people per km² (Census 2011). For elections it falls in the Alibag assembly constituency and the Raigad Lok Sabha constituency.
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Alibag Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 0 self-help groups with 0 members (2025-26) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
Gram panchayat
Bhal is in the Thal (थळ) gram panchayat.
Other villages in Thal
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Bhal compares
By population, Bhal ranks #45 of 193 inhabited villages in Alibag taluka.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
What Bhal had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 2 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Available
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 402207
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Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Maharashtra's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+15.1%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 1,142Census 2011
- Male / female
- 608 / 534
- Households
- 277
- People per home
- 4.1
- Literacy rate
- 81.1%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 512
- Work participation
- 44.8%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Bhal on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Bhal. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Bhal · 18.6945° N, 72.8602° E
Electoral profile
Listed in this constituency by the Local Government Directory (LGD) and checked against map locations nearby. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Maharashtra Assembly 2024 (via OpenCity).
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Bhal isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Alibag taluka, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices1,011 in Raigad district
Bank · No map location — listed by district
SWATI BUILDING, GROUND FLOOR OPP. CONGRESS BHAVAN MAHARSHI KARVE ROAD, ALIBAG, DIST RAIGAD,MAHARASHTRA, PIN 402201
Bank · No map location — listed by district
SHRI KRISHNA NIWAS HOUSE NO 84 A AKSHI ALIBAG RAIGAD DISTRICT MAHARASHTRA 402204
Bank · No map location — listed by district
301 KRISHNA MAHAL BLDG.NR.MAHESH TALKIESOPP. BIG SPLASH HOTEL, CHENDHARE, ALIBAG,MAHARASHTRA 402201
Hospitals & clinics399 in Raigad district
Clinic
S. R. Mhatre Complex , Ground Floor, Behind Chinchpada, Urban Bank
Clinic
Shreebag No.3, Alibag
Clinic
Dr Vaje Nursing Home, Shreebag - 2, Alibag
Schools & anganwadis42 in Raigad district
- Chintamanrao Kelkar Vidyalay
School
Colleges & universities27 in Raigad district
College
JSM College Behind SBI Bank, Court Road, Raigad, Alibag, Alibag
Police & fire stations18 in Raigad district
Revenue & panchayat offices7 in Raigad district
- Gram Panchayat Satirje
Gram Panchayat office
Government offices11 in Raigad district
Temples229 in Raigad district
Temple
Temple
Temple
Churches41 in Raigad district
Mosques72 in Raigad district
Other places of worship111 in Raigad district
Place of worship
Place of worship
Transport260 in Raigad district
- Alibag Bus Station
Bus station
- Go e go
EV charging station
- Statiq Nandagav
EV charging station
Agriculture services4 in Raigad district
Community places62 in Raigad district
- playground
Park
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People often ask about Bhal
Where is Bhal located?
Bhal is a village in Alibag taluka of Raigad district, Maharashtra, India.
Which district is Bhal in?
Bhal is in Raigad district of Maharashtra.
Which gram panchayat does Bhal belong to?
Bhal comes under the Thal gram panchayat.
How is Bhal written in the local script?
Bhal is written भाल.
What is the pincode of Bhal?
The pincode of Bhal, Alibag, Raigad is 402207.
What is the population of Bhal?
As per the 2011 Census, Bhal had a population of 1,142 (608 males and 534 females).
How many households are there in Bhal?
Bhal had 277 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Bhal?
Bhal covers about 253 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Bhal?
The literacy rate of Bhal was 81.1% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Bhal?
Bhal had 878 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bhal in?
Bhal is in the Raigad Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Bhal?
Tatkare Sunil Dattatrey (Nationalist Congress Party) won the Raigad Lok Sabha seat, which includes Bhal, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Bhal in?
Bhal is in the Alibag assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Bhal?
Mahendra Hari Dalvi (Shiv Sena) won the Alibag assembly seat, which includes Bhal, in 2024.
Which development block is Bhal in?
Bhal is in the Alibag development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Bhal?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Bhal is 554030 and its Census 2011 village code is 554030.
Which villages are near Bhal?
Villages near Bhal include Thal (within ~8 km), Kihim (within ~8 km), Chondhi (within ~8 km), Karle (within ~8 km), Alibag (within ~8 km).
What is the population of Bhal in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Bhal's Census 2011 population of 1,142 by Maharashtra's official RGI projection (+15.1% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 1,310 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Bhal?
The sarpanch of Bhal has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for November: 19.7 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Raigad district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 10 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beans | APMC Panvel | 6,000 | 7,000 | 6,500 | 10 Nov 2026 |
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) | APMC Panvel | 4,000 | 5,000 | 4,500 | 10 Nov 2026 |
| Bottle gourd | APMC Panvel | 3,000 | 4,000 | 3,500 | 10 Nov 2026 |
| Carrot | APMC Panvel | 5,000 | 6,000 | 5,500 | 10 Nov 2026 |
| Cucumbar(Kheera) | APMC Panvel | 4,000 | 5,000 | 4,500 | 10 Nov 2026 |
| Guar | APMC Panvel | 7,000 | 8,000 | 7,500 | 10 Nov 2026 |
| Paddy(Common) | APMC Roha | 2,441 | 2,510 | 2,475 | 10 Nov 2026 |
| Rice | APMC Murud | 4,000 | 4,500 | 4,250 | 10 Nov 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Bhal's shops. Best mandi price near Bhal →
Official dataAgmarknet, 10 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
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