Borze - Pen, Raigad

Borze is a village situated in the Pen tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from Pen and around 5 km from Alibag. Borze village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Borze is 553832. The village covers a total geographical area of 360 hectares and falls under the 402107 pincode. Pen is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Borze 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 Borze

According to the 2011 Census, Borze village had a total population of 1,377 people, including 699 males and 678 females, living in 321 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.53%, with male literacy at 94.82% and female literacy at 86.07%.

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

Nearby Villages of Borze

Borze 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 Borze

Borze is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pen, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pen to Borze is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Borze is about 5 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Borze

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

Health Facilities in Borze

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

FAQs about Borze