Div - Pen, Raigad

Div is a village situated in the Pen tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from Pen and around 35 km from Alibag. Div village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Div is 553829. The village covers a total geographical area of 34 hectares and falls under the 402107 pincode. Pen is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Div 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 Div

According to the 2011 Census, Div village had a total population of 1,294 people, including 655 males and 639 females, living in 303 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.87%, with male literacy at 93.16% and female literacy at 78.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Div

Div 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 Div

Div is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Pen, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pen to Div is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Div is about 35 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 Div

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

Health Facilities in Div

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

FAQs about Div