Nikhop - Karjat, Raigad

Nikhop is a village situated in the Karjat tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 24 km from Karjat and around 94 km from Alibag. Maniwali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nikhop village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nikhop is 553521. The village covers a total geographical area of 111.88 hectares and falls under the 410101 pincode. Karjat is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Nikhop

As per Census 2011, Nikhop village has a total population of 274 people, consisting of 138 males and 136 females. The village has 52 households and a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males. There are 32 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 213 literate and 61 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Nikhop

Nikhop 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 Nikhop

Nikhop is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Vangani, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karjat to Nikhop is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Nikhop is about 94 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nikhop

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

Health Facilities in Nikhop

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

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