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 Village 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

According to the 2011 Census, Jite village had a total population of 4,415 people, including 2,319 males and 2,096 females, living in 996 households. The sex ratio was 904 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.33%, with male literacy at 82.12% and female literacy at 65.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 91, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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

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