Gadhe - Panvel, Raigad

Gadhe is a village situated in the Panvel tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from Panvel and around 70 km from Alibag. Waje serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gadhe village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gadhe is 553397. The village covers a total geographical area of 235 hectares and falls under the 410206 pincode. Panvel is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Gadhe

As per Census 2011, Gadhe village has a total population of 448 people, consisting of 237 males and 211 females. The village has 87 households and a sex ratio of 890 females per 1,000 males. There are 68 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 205 literate and 243 illiterate residents. Additionally, 10 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 392 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population448237211
Child Population (0–6 yrs)683533
Scheduled Castes (SC)1073
Scheduled Tribes (ST)392203189
Literate Population20512580
Illiterate Population243112131

Nearby Villages of Gadhe

Gadhe 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)
Ambe Tarfe WajeNorth1.15 km
ShivansaiNorth-West1.48 km
WajeSouth-West1.59 km
DhamaniNorth-East2.14 km
DundreNorth-West2.27 km
CheravaliSouth-West2.82 km
WajapurSouth2.96 km
UmroliWest2.97 km
Usarli Bk.North-West3.15 km
TamsaiNorth3.37 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gadhe

Gadhe is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Aman Lodge, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.5 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 Panvel to Gadhe is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Gadhe is about 70 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 Gadhe

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Gadhe

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Gadhe

Where is Gadhe located?

Gadhe village is located in Panvel Tehsil, Raigad district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gadhe?

The Gram Panchayat of Gadhe is Waje.

What is the pincode of Gadhe?

The pincode of Gadhe is 410206.

What is the population of Gadhe?

Gadhe has a total population of 448, including 237 males and 211 females.

How many households are there in Gadhe?

There are 87 households in Gadhe.

What is the literacy rate in Gadhe?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gadhe is 45.76%. Male literacy is 52.74% and female literacy is 37.91%.