Johe - Pen, Raigad

Johe is a village situated in the Pen tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from Pen and around 36 km from Alibag. Johe village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Johe is 553880. The village covers a total geographical area of 69.92 hectares and falls under the 402107 pincode. Pen is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Johe 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 Johe

According to the 2011 Census, Johe village had a total population of 1,297 people, including 644 males and 653 females, living in 281 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.58%, with male literacy at 87.28% and female literacy at 73.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 53, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 17.

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

Nearby Villages of Johe

Johe 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 Johe

Johe 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 31.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pen to Johe is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Johe is about 36 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 Johe

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

Health Facilities in Johe

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

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