Milkatkhar - Alibag, Raigad

Milkatkhar is a village situated in the Alibag tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 19 km from Alibag and around 19 km from Alibag. Milkatkhar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Milkatkhar is 554000. The village covers a total geographical area of 384.69 hectares and falls under the 402209 pincode. Alibag is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Milkatkhar 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 Milkatkhar

As per Census 2011, Milkatkhar village has a total population of 991 people, consisting of 513 males and 478 females. The village has 249 households and a sex ratio of 931 females per 1,000 males. There are 77 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 800 literate and 191 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population991513478
Child Population (0–6 yrs)774433
Scheduled Castes (SC)321
Literate Population800454346
Illiterate Population19159132

Nearby Villages of Milkatkhar

Milkatkhar 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KhanderiSouth-West1.46 km
KawadeSouth-East1.48 km
Fufadevi PadaSouth2.01 km
BelpadaSouth2.30 km
SaralSouth-West2.42 km
KoproliWest2.82 km
HashiwareSouth-East3.44 km
VaijaliSouth3.79 km
MhatroliSouth4.10 km
DhokawadeSouth-West4.18 km

Transport and Connectivity of Milkatkhar

Milkatkhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hamarapur, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alibag to Milkatkhar is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Milkatkhar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Milkatkhar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Milkatkhar

Where is Milkatkhar located?

Milkatkhar village is located in Alibag Tehsil, Raigad district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Milkatkhar?

Milkatkhar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Milkatkhar?

The pincode of Milkatkhar is 402209.

What is the population of Milkatkhar?

Milkatkhar has a total population of 991, including 513 males and 478 females.

How many households are there in Milkatkhar?

There are 249 households in Milkatkhar.

What is the literacy rate in Milkatkhar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Milkatkhar is 80.73%. Male literacy is 88.50% and female literacy is 72.38%.