Medhekhar - Alibag, Raigad

Medhekhar is a village situated in the Alibag tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from Alibag and around 16 km from Alibag. Shrigaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Medhekhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Medhekhar is 554115. The village covers a total geographical area of 227.56 hectares and falls under the 402108 pincode. Alibag is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Medhekhar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Alibag Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Medhekhar

As per Census 2011, Medhekhar village has a total population of 990 people, consisting of 498 males and 492 females. The village has 249 households and a sex ratio of 987 females per 1,000 males. There are 88 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 772 literate and 218 illiterate residents. Additionally, 8 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 14 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Medhekhar are given below:

Nearby Villages of Medhekhar

Medhekhar is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Medhekhar

Medhekhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kasu, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alibag to Medhekhar is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Medhekhar is about 16 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Medhekhar

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Medhekhar village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Medhekhar

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Medhekhar village are given below:

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