Poyanje - Panvel, Raigad

Poyanje is a village situated in the Panvel tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from Panvel and around 65 km from Alibag. Poyanje village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Poyanje is 553470. The village covers a total geographical area of 342.89 hectares and falls under the 410221 pincode. Panvel is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Poyanje 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 Poyanje

According to the 2011 Census, Poyanje village had a total population of 2,231 people, including 1,110 males and 1,121 females, living in 475 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.22%, with male literacy at 89.16% and female literacy at 73.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 100, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 375.

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

Nearby Villages of Poyanje

Poyanje 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 Poyanje

Poyanje is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mhope, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Panvel to Poyanje is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Poyanje is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Poyanje

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

Health Facilities in Poyanje

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

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