Sarang - Khalapur, Raigad

Sarang is a village situated in the Khalapur tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from Khalapur and around 61 km from Alibag. Tembhari serves as the Village Panchayat for Sarang village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarang is 553714. The village covers a total geographical area of 190 hectares and falls under the 410206 pincode. Panvel is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Sarang 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 Sarang

According to the 2011 Census, Sarang village had a total population of 646 people, including 312 males and 334 females, living in 128 households. The sex ratio was 1,071 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.18%, with male literacy at 81.02% and female literacy at 63.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 142, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 144.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarang

Sarang 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 Sarang

Sarang 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 Chowk, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Panvel to Sarang is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Sarang is about 61 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 Sarang

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

Health Facilities in Sarang

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

FAQs about Sarang