Kharoshi - Pen, Raigad

Kharoshi is a village situated in the Pen tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from Pen and around 40 km from Alibag. Kharoshi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharoshi is 553866. The village covers a total geographical area of 600.35 hectares and falls under the 402107 pincode. Pen is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Kharoshi 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 Kharoshi

According to the 2011 Census, Kharoshi village had a total population of 1,831 people, including 974 males and 857 females, living in 427 households. The sex ratio was 880 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.47%, with male literacy at 80.69% and female literacy at 56.44%.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharoshi

Kharoshi 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 Kharoshi

Kharoshi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jite, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.9 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Kharoshi

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

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