Khamgaon - Mhasla, Raigad

Khamgaon is a village situated in the Mhasla tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from Mhasla and around 97 km from Alibag. Khamgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khamgaon is 554925. The village covers a total geographical area of 559.12 hectares and falls under the 402105 pincode. Shrivardhan is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Khamgaon

As per Census 2011, Khamgaon village has a total population of 985 people, consisting of 461 males and 524 females. The village has 270 households and a sex ratio of 1,136 females per 1,000 males. There are 94 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 698 literate and 287 illiterate residents. Additionally, 165 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 123 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Khamgaon are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population985461524
Child Population (0–6 yrs)944846
Scheduled Castes (SC)1658283
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1236360
Literate Population698367331
Illiterate Population28794193

Nearby Villages of Khamgaon

Khamgaon 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SongharNorth-East1.49 km
GaulwadiSouth-West1.79 km
Tamhane ShirkeSouth-East2.25 km
NavashiNorth-East2.56 km
KrishnanagarEast2.56 km
KangharWest2.73 km
LepNorth-West2.84 km
WaghavNorth2.99 km
HarkolNorth-East3.40 km
MadhegaonEast3.87 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khamgaon

Khamgaon 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 69.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shrivardhan to Khamgaon is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Khamgaon is about 97 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khamgaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Khamgaon

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Khamgaon

Where is Khamgaon located?

Khamgaon village is located in Mhasla Tehsil, Raigad district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khamgaon?

Khamgaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Khamgaon?

The pincode of Khamgaon is 402105.

What is the population of Khamgaon?

Khamgaon has a total population of 985, including 461 males and 524 females.

How many households are there in Khamgaon?

There are 270 households in Khamgaon.

What is the literacy rate in Khamgaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khamgaon is 70.86%. Male literacy is 79.61% and female literacy is 63.17%.