Kharghat - Pen, Raigad

Kharghat is a village situated in the Pen tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from Pen and around 40 km from Alibag. Karav serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharghat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharghat is 553946. The village covers a total geographical area of 49 hectares and falls under the 402107 pincode. Pen is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kharghat 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 Kharghat

According to the 2011 Census, Kharghat village had a total population of 458 people, including 218 males and 240 females, living in 108 households. The sex ratio was 1,101 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.91%, with male literacy at 93.62% and female literacy at 71.95%.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population458218240
Child Population (0–6 yrs)493019
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population335176159
Illiterate Population1234281

Nearby Villages of Kharghat

Kharghat 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KharmachelaWest1.27 km
KharkarawiNorth-West1.45 km
KharpaleSouth1.72 km
KelambiSouth-East1.75 km
JuigavaliSouth-West1.84 km
KaravNorth-East2.16 km
MhaisbadSouth-East2.23 km
DolviNorth-West2.61 km
KachaliWest2.76 km
KopariSouth2.77 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kharghat

Kharghat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kasu, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pen to Kharghat is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Kharghat is about 40 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 Kharghat

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kharghat

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kharghat

Where is Kharghat located?

Kharghat village is located in Pen Tehsil, Raigad district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kharghat?

The Gram Panchayat of Kharghat is Karav.

What is the pincode of Kharghat?

The pincode of Kharghat is 402107.

What is the population of Kharghat?

Kharghat had a total population of 458, including 218 males and 240 females.

How many households are there in Kharghat?

Kharghat had 108 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kharghat?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kharghat was 81.91%. Male literacy was 93.62% and female literacy was 71.95%.