Asare - Khalapur, Raigad

Asare is a village situated in the Khalapur tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from Khalapur and around 67 km from Alibag. Aasare serves as the Village Panchayat for Asare village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asare is 553734. The village covers a total geographical area of 376 hectares and falls under the 410206 pincode. Khopoli is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Asare

According to the 2011 Census, Asare village had a total population of 1,221 people, including 631 males and 590 females, living in 240 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.70%, with male literacy at 71.14% and female literacy at 51.49%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 317.

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

Nearby Villages of Asare

Asare 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 Asare

Asare is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chowk, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khopoli to Asare is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Asare is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Asare

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

Health Facilities in Asare

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

FAQs about Asare