Kurnad - Pen, Raigad

Kurnad is a village situated in the Pen tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 28 km from Pen and around 51 km from Alibag. Pabal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurnad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurnad is 553952. The village covers a total geographical area of 1041 hectares and falls under the 402107 pincode. Pen is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Kurnad 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 Kurnad

According to the 2011 Census, Kurnad village had a total population of 1,145 people, including 591 males and 554 females, living in 250 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.10%, with male literacy at 61.09% and female literacy at 38.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 98, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 768.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurnad

Kurnad 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 Kurnad

Kurnad 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 43.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pen to Kurnad is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Kurnad is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurnad

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

Health Facilities in Kurnad

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

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