Aghai - Pen, Raigad

Aghai is a village situated in the Pen tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from Pen and around 48 km from Alibag. Vakrul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Aghai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aghai is 553938. The village covers a total geographical area of 1077 hectares and falls under the 402107 pincode. Pen is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Aghai

According to the 2011 Census, Aghai village had a total population of 335 people, including 177 males and 158 females, living in 74 households. The sex ratio was 893 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 23.26%, with male literacy at 31.13% and female literacy at 14.60%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 294.

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

Nearby Villages of Aghai

Aghai 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 Aghai

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Aghai. The nearest railway station is Monkey Hill, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pen to Aghai is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Aghai is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Aghai

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

Health Facilities in Aghai

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

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