Tuksai - Khalapur, Raigad

Tuksai is a village situated in the Khalapur tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from Khalapur and around 80 km from Alibag. Durshet serves as the Village Panchayat for Tuksai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tuksai is 553815. The village covers a total geographical area of 424.56 hectares and falls under the 410203 pincode. Khopoli is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Tuksai 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 Tuksai

According to the 2011 Census, Tuksai village had a total population of 390 people, including 201 males and 189 females, living in 82 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.19%, with male literacy at 57.40% and female literacy at 48.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 14, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 275.

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

Nearby Villages of Tuksai

Tuksai 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 Tuksai

Public transport in the Tuksai is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Khandala, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.3 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Tuksai

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

FAQs about Tuksai