Sahan - Alibag, Raigad

Sahan is a village situated in the Alibag tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from Alibag and around 5 km from Alibag. Sahan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahan is 554150. The village covers a total geographical area of 343.94 hectares and falls under the 402204 pincode. Alibag is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Sahan 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 Sahan

According to the 2011 Census, Sahan village had a total population of 505 people, including 254 males and 251 females, living in 112 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.44%, with male literacy at 86.03% and female literacy at 74.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 23, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 106.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Sahan

Sahan 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 Sahan

Public transport in the Sahan 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 40.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alibag to Sahan is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Sahan is about 5 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sahan

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

Health Facilities in Sahan

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

FAQs about Sahan