Niphan - Khalapur, Raigad

Niphan is a village situated in the Khalapur tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 3 km from Khalapur and around 60 km from Alibag. Saoroli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Niphan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Niphan is 553776. The village covers a total geographical area of 108.54 hectares and falls under the 410202 pincode. Khopoli is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Niphan 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 Niphan

According to the 2011 Census, Niphan village had a total population of 1,085 people, including 598 males and 487 females, living in 301 households. The sex ratio was 814 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.35%, with male literacy at 94.44% and female literacy at 89.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 51, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 39.

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

Nearby Villages of Niphan

Niphan 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 Niphan

Niphan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nagargali, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khopoli to Niphan is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Niphan is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Niphan

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

Health Facilities in Niphan

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

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