Pural

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{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2017}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2017}}
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'''Pural''' is a town in [[Devgad]] Taluka in [[Sindhudurg]] district of the state of [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]. It is a small village on the west coast of [[Maharashtra]].

== Transport ==
Pural is located 8 km off MH SH 115 which connects with NH 17 40 km away from the town. It is well connected to neighbouring towns and cities. [[MSRTC]] buses are available from all major towns as well as local buses that ply at regular intervals.<ref>[http://www.msrtc.gov.in/msrtc_live/index-eng.html MSRTC Services]</ref>

=== Driving Directions ===
From [[Mumbai]]: Distance - 422 km Time - 8 hours 26 minutes<br />
From [[Pune]]: Distance - 359 km Time - 6 hours 07 minutes<br />
From [[Kolhapur]]: Distance - 132 km Time - 2 hours 45 minutes,<br/>
From [[Panjim]]: Distance - 171 km Time - 3 hours 32 minutes

=== Local Transport ===
The local transport is motorised three-wheeler rickshaws. They are parked near the main bus stop and these are available without much bargaining.

=== Railways Stations ===
Nearest railways stations are:
* [[Rajapur, Maharashtra|Rajapur]] Road Railway Station: 57 km, 1 hour 25 minutes
* [[Vaibhavwadi]] Road Railway Station: 58 km, 1 hour 15 minutes
* [[Nandgaon, Maharashtra|Nandgaon]] Road Railway Station: 58 km, 1 hour 15 minutes
* [[Kankavli]] Railway Station: 74 km, 1 hour 45 minutes
Local motorised three-wheeler rickshaws are available from all the above listed railway stations or one can hire private cars that are parked outside.

=== Airport ===
The nearest airport is [[Sindhudurg Airport]],73km away.

==See also==
{{Portal|India}}
* [[Girye]]
* [[Rameshwar Wadi]]
* [[Vijaydurg (city)]]
* [[Shri Dev Rameshwar Temple]]
* [[Vijaydurg Fort]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

{{Sindhudurg district topics}}

[[Category:Sindhudurg district]]
[[Category:Cities and towns in Sindhudurg district]]

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