Pachad - Mahad, Raigad

Pachad is a village situated in the Mahad tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from Mahad and around 147 km from Alibag. Pachad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pachad is 554975. The village covers a total geographical area of 435 hectares and falls under the 402305 pincode. Mahad is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Pachad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mahad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pachad

According to the 2011 Census, Pachad village had a total population of 812 people, including 381 males and 431 females, living in 203 households. The sex ratio was 1,131 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.79%, with male literacy at 88.99% and female literacy at 68.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 274, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Pachad

Pachad 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 Pachad

Pachad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Goregaon Road, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahad to Pachad is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Pachad is about 147 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pachad

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

Health Facilities in Pachad

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

FAQs about Pachad