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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Asare village has a total population of 1,221 people, consisting of 631 males and 590 females. The village has 240 households and a sex ratio of 935 females per 1,000 males. There are 174 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 646 literate and 575 illiterate residents. Additionally, 317 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,221631590
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1748787
Scheduled Tribes (ST)317157160
Literate Population646387259
Illiterate Population575244331

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DharniSouth-West1.72 km
AsrotiWest1.83 km
TupgaonNorth-West1.94 km
NigdoliSouth2.12 km
VinegaonEast2.45 km
Pali Kh.North-West2.49 km
VavandalNorth-East2.65 km
KopariSouth-West2.75 km
SarangNorth-West2.94 km
WaradSouth-West3.07 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

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

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:

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

FAQs about Asare

Where is Asare located?

Asare village is located in Khalapur Tehsil, Raigad district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Asare?

The Gram Panchayat of Asare is Aasare.

What is the pincode of Asare?

The pincode of Asare is 410206.

What is the population of Asare?

Asare has a total population of 1,221, including 631 males and 590 females.

How many households are there in Asare?

There are 240 households in Asare.

What is the literacy rate in Asare?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Asare is 52.91%. Male literacy is 61.33% and female literacy is 43.90%.