Borwe - Pen, Raigad

Borwe is a village situated in the Pen tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from Pen and around 33 km from Alibag. Masad Bk. serves as the Gram Panchayat for Borwe village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Borwe is 553845. The village covers a total geographical area of 194 hectares and falls under the 402107 pincode. Pen is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Borwe 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 Borwe

According to the 2011 Census, Borwe village had a total population of 711 people, including 368 males and 343 females, living in 167 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.46%, with male literacy at 95.80% and female literacy at 78.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Borwe

Borwe 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 Borwe

Public transport in the Borwe is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Pen, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pen to Borwe is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Borwe is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Borwe

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

Health Facilities in Borwe

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

FAQs about Borwe