Tupgaon - Khalapur, Raigad

Tupgaon is a village situated in the Khalapur tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from Khalapur and around 69 km from Alibag. Tupgaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tupgaon is 553712. The village covers a total geographical area of 238 hectares and falls under the 410206 pincode. Khopoli is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Tupgaon 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 Tupgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Tupgaon village had a total population of 1,847 people, including 909 males and 938 females, living in 398 households. The sex ratio was 1,032 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.69%, with male literacy at 92.31% and female literacy at 79.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 190, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Tupgaon

Tupgaon 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 Tupgaon

Tupgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chowk, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khopoli to Tupgaon is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Tupgaon is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tupgaon

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

Health Facilities in Tupgaon

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

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