Poud - Khalapur, Raigad

Poud is a village situated in the Khalapur tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from Khalapur and around 60 km from Alibag. Majgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Poud village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Poud is 553770. The village covers a total geographical area of 76.92 hectares and falls under the 410220 pincode. Khopoli is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Poud 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 Poud

As per Census 2011, Poud village has a total population of 250 people, consisting of 134 males and 116 females. The village has 50 households and a sex ratio of 865 females per 1,000 males. There are 38 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 164 literate and 86 illiterate residents. Additionally, 77 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Poud

Poud 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 Poud

Poud is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chowk, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khopoli to Poud is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Poud 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 Poud

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

Health Facilities in Poud

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

FAQs about Poud