Khambewadi - Khalapur, Raigad

Khambewadi is a village situated in the Khalapur tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from Khalapur and around 80 km from Alibag. Umbre serves as the Village Panchayat for Khambewadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khambewadi is 553811. The village covers a total geographical area of 340.12 hectares and falls under the 410203 pincode. Khopoli is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Khambewadi 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 Khambewadi

According to the 2011 Census, Khambewadi village had a total population of 354 people, including 163 males and 191 females, living in 80 households. The sex ratio was 1,172 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.93%, with male literacy at 77.04% and female literacy at 63.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 43, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 163.

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

Nearby Villages of Khambewadi

Khambewadi 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 Khambewadi

Khambewadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Monkey Hill, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khopoli to Khambewadi is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Khambewadi is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khambewadi

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

Health Facilities in Khambewadi

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

FAQs about Khambewadi