Gandhe - Pen, Raigad

Gandhe is a village situated in the Pen tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from Pen and around 35 km from Alibag. Shihu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gandhe village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gandhe is 553975. The village covers a total geographical area of 70.2 hectares and falls under the 402106 pincode. Pen is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Gandhe 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 Gandhe

According to the 2011 Census, Gandhe village had a total population of 332 people, including 163 males and 169 females, living in 78 households. The sex ratio was 1,037 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.25%, with male literacy at 93.51% and female literacy at 68.67%.

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

Nearby Villages of Gandhe

Gandhe 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 Gandhe

Gandhe is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kasu, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pen to Gandhe is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Gandhe 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 Gandhe

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

Health Facilities in Gandhe

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

FAQs about Gandhe