Usar - Alibag, Raigad

Usar is a village situated in the Alibag tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 11 km from Alibag and around 14 km from Alibag. Khanav serves as the Gram Panchayat for Usar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Usar is 554165. The village covers a total geographical area of 117.09 hectares and falls under the 402203 pincode. Alibag is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Usar 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 Usar

As per Census 2011, Usar village has a total population of 639 people, consisting of 345 males and 294 females. The village has 156 households and a sex ratio of 852 females per 1,000 males. There are 56 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 489 literate and 150 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 15 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Usar

Usar 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 Usar

Usar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kasu, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alibag to Usar is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Usar is about 14 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 Usar

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

Health Facilities in Usar

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

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