Hetavane - Pen, Raigad

Hetavane is a village situated in the Pen tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from Pen and around 45 km from Alibag. Kamarli serves as the Village Panchayat for Hetavane village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hetavane is 553936. The village covers a total geographical area of 495.6 hectares and falls under the 402107 pincode. Pen is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Hetavane 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 Hetavane

According to the 2011 Census, Hetavane village had a total population of 589 people, including 286 males and 303 females, living in 118 households. The sex ratio was 1,059 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.13%, with male literacy at 75.40% and female literacy at 55.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 8, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 157.

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

Nearby Villages of Hetavane

Hetavane 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 Hetavane

Hetavane is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pen, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pen to Hetavane is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Hetavane is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hetavane

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

Health Facilities in Hetavane

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

FAQs about Hetavane