Indian Village Directory

Girale Village

Girale is an inhabited village in Palghar Taluka of Thane district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 552383, the Census 2011 record lists 950 people in 222 households and the reported area is 380.55 hectares. The local references include Palghar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Palghar at about 30 km.

In short:

Girale is a village in Palghar Taluka, Thane district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 552383 and 950 people in 222 households.

Village Code552383
Population950
Households222
Area380.55 hectares
Nearest TownPalghar

Detailed village profile

Girale at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 950 people, 380.55 hectares of reported area and Palghar as the nearest town reference for Girale, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Maharashtra
District Thane
Taluka Palghar
CD Block Palghar
  • Girale falls under Palghar Taluka in Thane district, Maharashtra.
  • The Census village code is 552383.
  • The record lists 950 people living in 222 households.
  • The reported village area is 380.55 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Palghar.
  • 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

Key Village Facts

Village
Girale
Census Village Code
552383
State
Maharashtra
State Census Code
27
District
Thane
District Census Code
517
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Palghar
Sub-district Census Code
04163
CD Block
Palghar
Households
222
Population
950
Male Population
489
Female Population
461
Sex Ratio
942.74
Area
380.55 hectares
Area
3.81 sq km
Nearest Town
Palghar
Nearest Town Distance
30 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
401401
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 249.64 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.28 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 5.37% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 41.79% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 87.6% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Girale in the official administrative record. Census village code 552383 and Palghar CD Block.

State Census Code
27
District Census Code
517
Sub-district Census Code
04163
Village Census Code
552383
CD Block Code
0214
CD Block Name
Palghar

Location and Distance

Palghar is the nearest town listed for Girale, about 30 km away. Thane is listed as the district headquarters at about 100 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Palghar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
30 km
District Headquarter
Thane
Distance from District Headquarter
100 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Palghar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
30 km
Nearest Town
Palghar
Distance from Nearest Town
30 km
Total Geographical Area
380.55 hectares
Area
3.81 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 950 people in 222 households, with 489 male residents and 461 female residents. The average household size is 4.28, and SC share is 5.37% and ST share is 41.79% for Girale. Population density works out to about 249.64 people per sq km.

Total Households
222
Total Population
950
Male Population
489
Female Population
461
Sex Ratio
942.74
Average Household Size
4.28
SC Population
51
SC Male Population
34
SC Female Population
17
SC Population Share
5.37
ST Population
397
ST Male Population
205
ST Female Population
192
ST Population Share
41.79
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Girale 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 Girale include treated tap water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake 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
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
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake 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
2.06 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
2 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Major District Road
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 Girale include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Girale 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
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Girale show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, Vegetables and Grass, net sown area is 100.6 hectares and irrigated land is 88.09 hectares (87.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Agricultural Commodities Second
Vegetables
Agricultural Commodities Third
Grass
Forest Area In Hectares
215.18 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
2.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
30.06 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
24.65 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
4 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
100.6
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
12.51 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
88.09
Canals Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
0.51 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Private Others
Available
Private Others Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Girale village located?

Girale is in Palghar Taluka of Thane district in Maharashtra, India.

Which district is Girale village in?

Girale village is in Thane district.

Which state is Girale village in?

Girale village is in Maharashtra.

Which taluka is Girale under?

Girale comes under Palghar Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Girale?

The Census village code of Girale is 552383.

What is the population of Girale village?

The village record lists 950 people and 222 households for Girale.

How many households are in Girale village?

The village record lists 222 households for Girale.

What is the male and female population of Girale?

The record lists 489 male residents and 461 female residents for Girale.

What is the sex ratio of Girale village?

The sex ratio of Girale is 942.74 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Girale village?

The reported geographical area of Girale is 380.55 hectares.

What is the population density of Girale village?

The approximate population density of Girale is 249.64 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Girale?

The nearest town listed for Girale is Palghar, about 30 km away.

How far is Girale from the district headquarters?

Girale is about 100 km from Thane, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Girale from the sub-district headquarters?

Girale is about 30 km from Palghar, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Girale?

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

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

For Girale, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, Vegetables and Grass, net sown area is 100.6 hectares and irrigated land is 88.09 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Girale.

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.