Nigade - Pen, Raigad

Nigade is a village situated in the Pen tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from Pen and around 30 km from Alibag. Nigade village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nigade is 553964. The village covers a total geographical area of 535 hectares and falls under the 402106 pincode. Pen is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Nigade 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 Nigade

According to the 2011 Census, Nigade village had a total population of 847 people, including 408 males and 439 females, living in 203 households. The sex ratio was 1,076 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.39%, with male literacy at 79.44% and female literacy at 57.82%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 274.

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

Nearby Villages of Nigade

Nigade 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 Nigade

Nigade 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 44.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pen to Nigade is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Nigade is about 30 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 Nigade

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

Health Facilities in Nigade

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

FAQs about Nigade