Durshet - Pen, Raigad

Durshet is a village situated in the Pen tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from Pen and around 35 km from Alibag. Durshet village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Durshet is 553868. The village covers a total geographical area of 194.61 hectares and falls under the 402107 pincode. Pen is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Durshet 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 Durshet

According to the 2011 Census, Durshet village had a total population of 1,103 people, including 545 males and 558 females, living in 255 households. The sex ratio was 1,024 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.11%, with male literacy at 78.44% and female literacy at 59.96%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Durshet

Durshet 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 Durshet

Durshet is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hamarapur, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pen to Durshet is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Durshet 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 Durshet

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

Health Facilities in Durshet

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

FAQs about Durshet