Niphad - Pen, Raigad

Niphad is a village situated in the Pen tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 19 km from Pen and around 45 km from Alibag. Jawali serves as the Village Panchayat for Niphad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Niphad is 553867. The village covers a total geographical area of 522 hectares and falls under the 402107 pincode. Pen is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Niphad 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 Niphad

According to the 2011 Census, Niphad village had a total population of 604 people, including 309 males and 295 females, living in 133 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.13%, with male literacy at 65.57% and female literacy at 52.17%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 381.

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

Nearby Villages of Niphad

Niphad 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 Niphad

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Niphad. The nearest railway station is Jite, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pen to Niphad is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Niphad is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Niphad

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

Health Facilities in Niphad

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

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