Talashi - Khalapur, Raigad

Talashi is a village situated in the Khalapur tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from Khalapur and around 57 km from Alibag. Shirwali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Talashi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Talashi is 553786. The village covers a total geographical area of 262.94 hectares and falls under the 402107 pincode. Khopoli is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Talashi 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 Talashi

According to the 2011 Census, Talashi village had a total population of 189 people, including 98 males and 91 females, living in 35 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.71%, with male literacy at 90.48% and female literacy at 72.50%.

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

Nearby Villages of Talashi

Talashi 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 Talashi

Talashi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Apta, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khopoli to Talashi is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Talashi is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Talashi

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

Health Facilities in Talashi

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

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