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Palghar

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About the district

Palghar — district of Maharashtra

Palghar is a district in Maharashtra. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Palghar

Coastal district known for beaches, temples, and tribal culture in Maharashtra.

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Palghar

Must-visit places in Palghar

beach

Kelva Beach

Popular coastal beach in Palghar district with scenic views and fishing village charm.

  • urban
    Virar

    Major town and railway junction serving as an important commercial and residential hub.

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Then & Now

Palghar district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
14,13,263
Census 2011 baseline
+22.5%
Population · 2026
17,31,235
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
2,95,104
Census 2011 baseline
+15.5%
Households · 2026
3,40,709
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 1,009 villages

Palghar district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
7,08,295Census 2011
Female population
7,04,968Census 2011
Sex ratio
995 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
2,95,104Census 2011
SC population
19,839Census 2011
ST population
9,98,004Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
17,31,235+22.5%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
3,40,709RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
6,77,913Census 2011
Cultivators
1,57,745Census 2011
Agri labourers
1,72,674Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
82.1%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
12,77,233 / 33,40,87238% complete
SBM-G toilets
7,14,978Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Palghar district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
91 of 1,009 villages have notable places mapped · 9%
  • Temple· 31
  • Hospital· 12
  • School· 12
  • High school· 3
  • College· 2

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Palghar district.

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All 8 mandals of Palghar

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1009 villages · 474 GPs
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Top villages in Palghar

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Palghar

How many mandals and villages are in Palghar district?

Palghar district has 8 mandals and 1,009 revenue villages across 474 gram panchayats in Maharashtra.

Where is the headquarters of Palghar district?

The district headquarters of Palghar is —.

What is the pincode of Palghar district?

Palghar district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Palghar may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Palghar fall under?

Palghar district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

When was Palghar district formed?

Palghar district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Palghar district?

Major rivers in Palghar district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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