Jite - Pen, Raigad

Jite is a village situated in the Pen tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from Pen and around 38 km from Alibag. Jite village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jite is 553865. The village covers a total geographical area of 337 hectares and falls under the 402107 pincode. Pen is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Jite 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 Jite

As per Census 2011, Jite village has a total population of 4,415 people, consisting of 2,319 males and 2,096 females. The village has 996 households and a sex ratio of 903 females per 1,000 males. There are 480 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,925 literate and 1,490 illiterate residents. Additionally, 91 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 23 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jite are given below:

Nearby Villages of Jite

Jite 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 Jite

Jite 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 30.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pen to Jite is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Jite is about 38 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 Jite

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

Health Facilities in Jite

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

FAQs about Jite