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

As per Census 2011, Honad village has a total population of 1,298 people, consisting of 844 males and 454 females. The village has 332 households and a sex ratio of 537 females per 1,000 males. There are 119 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,010 literate and 288 illiterate residents. Additionally, 25 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 168 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,298844454
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1196752
Scheduled Castes (SC)25169
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1689474
Literate Population1,010691319
Illiterate Population288153135

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Chinchvali GoheWest0.92 km
DhekuNorth1.20 km
ThanenhaveWest1.82 km
AtkargaonSouth1.83 km
SangadeSouth-West2.34 km
DevnhaveWest2.59 km
SarsanNorth-West2.85 km
AdoshiSouth-East3.22 km
VadvalWest3.85 km
NiphanNorth-West3.85 km

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.

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

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

FAQs about Honad

Where is Honad located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Honad?

Honad is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Honad?

The pincode of Honad is 410203.

What is the population of Honad?

Honad has a total population of 1,298, including 844 males and 454 females.

How many households are there in Honad?

There are 332 households in Honad.

What is the literacy rate in Honad?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Honad is 77.81%. Male literacy is 81.87% and female literacy is 70.26%.