Honad - Khalapur, Raigad

Honad is a village situated in the Khalapur tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from Khalapur and around 56 km from Alibag. Honad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Honad is 553767. The village covers a total geographical area of 201.72 hectares and falls under the 410203 pincode. Khopoli is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Honad 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 Honad

According to the 2011 Census, Honad village had a total population of 1,298 people, including 844 males and 454 females, living in 332 households. The sex ratio was 538 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.67%, with male literacy at 88.93% and female literacy at 79.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 25, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 168.

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

Nearby Villages of Honad

Honad 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 Honad

Honad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Monkey Hill, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khopoli to Honad is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Honad is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Honad

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

Health Facilities in Honad

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

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