Indian Village Directory

Galel Village

Galel is an inhabited village in Sawantwadi Taluka of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 566913, the Census 2011 record lists 359 people in 88 households and the reported area is 257.59 hectares. The local references include Sawantwadi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sawantwadi at about 16 km.

In short:

Galel is a village in Sawantwadi Taluka, Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 566913 and 359 people in 88 households.

Village Code566913
Population359
Households88
Area257.59 hectares
Nearest TownSawantwadi

Detailed village profile

Galel at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 359 people, 257.59 hectares of reported area and Sawantwadi as the nearest town reference for Galel, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Maharashtra
District Sindhudurg
Taluka Sawantwadi
CD Block Sawantwadi
  • Galel falls under Sawantwadi Taluka in Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra.
  • The Census village code is 566913.
  • The record lists 359 people living in 88 households.
  • The reported village area is 257.59 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Sawantwadi.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Galel
Census Village Code
566913
State
Maharashtra
State Census Code
27
District
Sindhudurg
District Census Code
529
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Sawantwadi
Sub-district Census Code
04281
CD Block
Sawantwadi
Households
88
Population
359
Male Population
185
Female Population
174
Sex Ratio
940.54
Area
257.59 hectares
Area
2.58 sq km
Nearest Town
Sawantwadi
Nearest Town Distance
16 km
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 139.37 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.08 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 2.79% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 60.6% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Galel in the official administrative record. Census village code 566913 and Sawantwadi CD Block.

State Census Code
27
District Census Code
529
Sub-district Census Code
04281
Village Census Code
566913
CD Block Code
0332
CD Block Name
Sawantwadi

Location and Distance

Sawantwadi is the nearest town listed for Galel, about 16 km away. Oras Bk. is listed as the district headquarters at about 53 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Sawantwadi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
16 km
District Headquarter
Oras Bk.
Distance from District Headquarter
53 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sawantwadi
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
16 km
Nearest Town
Sawantwadi
Distance from Nearest Town
16 km
Total Geographical Area
257.59 hectares
Area
2.58 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 359 people in 88 households, with 185 male residents and 174 female residents. The average household size is 4.08, and SC share is 2.79% and ST share is 0% for Galel. Population density works out to about 139.37 people per sq km.

Total Households
88
Total Population
359
Male Population
185
Female Population
174
Sex Ratio
940.54
Average Household Size
4.08
SC Population
10
SC Male Population
5
SC Female Population
5
SC Population Share
2.79
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Galel list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Galel include treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
Spring Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
9.74 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
20 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Galel include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Galel include Anganwadi centre. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Galel is reported as 16 hours per day in summer and 16 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Galel show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Coconut, net sown area is 50.8 hectares and irrigated land is 30.8 hectares (60.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Agricultural Commodities Second
Coconut
Agricultural Commodities Third
Coconut
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
2.6
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
53.75 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
20.4 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
40.1 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
80.2 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
50.8
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
20 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
30.8

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Galel

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
29
Banks in Matched Records
12
Matched PINs
3

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 17 59%
CRM 12 41%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 8 28%
Bank of India 5 17%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 4 14%
Bank of Maharashtra 3 10%
ICICI Bank Limited 2 6.9%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Bank of Baroda ATM 416510 Sindhudurg Sawantwadi Sawantwadi (M CL) Near ST Stand, Chitrali Shop No 567 Audumber Plaza, Sindhudurg, Maharashtra, 416510
Bank of India ATM 416511 Sindhudurg Sawantwadi Sawantwadi (M CL) Tel- Sawahoghway Sawantwadi Dist- Sindhudurg Latta Banda, Shop No.4, Owais Complex Banda, Katta Near Mumbai Goa Highway…
Bank of Maharashtra ATM 416510 Sindhudurg Sawantwadi Sawantwadi (M CL) Opp S T Stand Patil Towers, Gowli Teetha, Sindhudurg, Maharashtra, 416510
Central Bank of India ATM 416510 Sindhudurg Sawantwadi Sawantwadi (M CL) Sawantwadi Bhogate Plaza, 1st Floor Near S.T. Bus, Sindhudurg, Maharashtra, 416510
Federal Bank Ltd ATM 416510 Sindhudurg Sawantwadi Sawantwadi (M CL) Gavali Tittha, Shivaji Chowk 9a, B Vaishya Bhavan Sawantwadi, Sindhudurg, Maharashtra, 416510
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 416510 Sindhudurg Sawantwadi Sawantwadi (M CL) Sawantwadi-Goa Road Saeesh Internation Hotel, Near Sawantwadi Post Office, Sawantwadi, Sindhudurg-416510, Sindhudurg, M…
Bank of India ATM 416510 Sindhudurg Sawantwadi Sawantwadi (M CL) Tal-Sawantwadi, Dist-Sindhudurg ST Stand, Ground Floor, Sanchayani Building, Near Sawantwadi Nagarparishad, Sindhudurg…
Bank of India ATM 416510 Sindhudurg Sawantwadi Sawantwadi (M CL) Ubha Bazar, Sawantwadi, Sindhudurg, Maharashtra, 416510

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Galel village located?

Galel is in Sawantwadi Taluka of Sindhudurg district in Maharashtra, India.

Which district is Galel village in?

Galel village is in Sindhudurg district.

Which state is Galel village in?

Galel village is in Maharashtra.

Which taluka is Galel under?

Galel comes under Sawantwadi Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Galel?

The Census village code of Galel is 566913.

What is the population of Galel village?

The village record lists 359 people and 88 households for Galel.

How many households are in Galel village?

The village record lists 88 households for Galel.

What is the male and female population of Galel?

The record lists 185 male residents and 174 female residents for Galel.

What is the sex ratio of Galel village?

The sex ratio of Galel is 940.54 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Galel village?

The reported geographical area of Galel is 257.59 hectares.

What is the population density of Galel village?

The approximate population density of Galel is 139.37 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Galel?

The nearest town listed for Galel is Sawantwadi, about 16 km away.

How far is Galel from the district headquarters?

Galel is about 53 km from Oras Bk., the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Galel from the sub-district headquarters?

Galel is about 16 km from Sawantwadi, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Galel?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Galel.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Galel?

For Galel, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Coconut, net sown area is 50.8 hectares and irrigated land is 30.8 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Galel?

The page shows 29 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Galel. These records include 12 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Galel.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.