Kharpada - Pen, Raigad

Kharpada is a village situated in the Pen tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from Pen and around 41 km from Alibag. Dhusmi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharpada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharpada is 553858. The village covers a total geographical area of 129.17 hectares and falls under the 402107 pincode. Pen is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Kharpada 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 Kharpada

As per Census 2011, Kharpada village has a total population of 1,701 people, consisting of 855 males and 846 females. The village has 384 households and a sex ratio of 989 females per 1,000 males. There are 211 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,158 literate and 543 illiterate residents. Additionally, 8 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 47 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharpada

Kharpada 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 Kharpada

Kharpada 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 28.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pen to Kharpada is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Kharpada is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharpada

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

Health Facilities in Kharpada

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

FAQs about Kharpada