Horale - Khalapur, Raigad

Horale is a village situated in the Khalapur tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from Khalapur and around 52 km from Alibag. Horhale serves as the Gram Panchayat for Horale village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Horale is 553783. The village covers a total geographical area of 368.89 hectares and falls under the 410203 pincode. Khopoli is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Horale 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 Horale

As per Census 2011, Horale village has a total population of 692 people, consisting of 349 males and 343 females. The village has 146 households and a sex ratio of 982 females per 1,000 males. There are 75 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 502 literate and 190 illiterate residents. Additionally, 19 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 42 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Horale

Horale 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 Horale

Horale is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Apta, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khopoli to Horale is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Horale is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Horale

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

Health Facilities in Horale

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

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