Panchgani - Pen, Raigad

Panchgani is a village situated in the Pen tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 27 km from Pen and around 51 km from Alibag. M.m.dongar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panchgani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panchgani is 553951. The village covers a total geographical area of 722.72 hectares and falls under the 410205 pincode. Pen is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Panchgani 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 Panchgani

As per Census 2011, Panchgani village has a total population of 695 people, consisting of 342 males and 353 females. The village has 163 households and a sex ratio of 1,032 females per 1,000 males. There are 126 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 153 literate and 542 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 693 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Panchgani

Panchgani 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 Panchgani

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Panchgani. The nearest railway station is Kasu, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pen to Panchgani is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Panchgani 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 Panchgani

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

Health Facilities in Panchgani

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

FAQs about Panchgani