Kuhire - Pen, Raigad

Kuhire is a village situated in the Pen tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 38 km from Pen and around 25 km from Alibag. Kuhire village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuhire is 553988. The village covers a total geographical area of 688 hectares and falls under the 402106 pincode. Pen is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Kuhire 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 Kuhire

According to the 2011 Census, Kuhire village had a total population of 2,241 people, including 1,132 males and 1,109 females, living in 473 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.03%, with male literacy at 67.46% and female literacy at 48.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,373.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuhire

Kuhire 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 Kuhire

Kuhire is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nagothane, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pen to Kuhire is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Kuhire is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuhire

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

Health Facilities in Kuhire

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

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