Isambe - Khalapur, Raigad

Isambe is a village situated in the Khalapur tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 11 km from Khalapur and around 53 km from Alibag. Isambe village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Isambe is 553740. The village covers a total geographical area of 214 hectares and falls under the 410203 pincode. Khopoli is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Isambe 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 Isambe

According to the 2011 Census, Isambe village had a total population of 463 people, including 234 males and 229 females, living in 93 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.29%, with male literacy at 75.61% and female literacy at 66.83%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 204.

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

Nearby Villages of Isambe

Isambe 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 Isambe

Isambe is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chowk, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khopoli to Isambe is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Isambe is about 53 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 Isambe

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

Health Facilities in Isambe

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

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