Ramraj - Pen, Raigad

Ramraj is a village situated in the Pen tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 3 km from Pen and around 33 km from Alibag. Tarankhop serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ramraj village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ramraj is 553900. The village covers a total geographical area of 246.29 hectares and falls under the 402107 pincode. Pen is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Ramraj 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 Ramraj

According to the 2011 Census, Ramraj village had a total population of 209 people, including 113 males and 96 females, living in 50 households. The sex ratio was 850 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.85%, with male literacy at 62.22% and female literacy at 34.52%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 169.

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

Nearby Villages of Ramraj

Ramraj 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 Ramraj

Ramraj is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Pen, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pen to Ramraj is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Ramraj is about 33 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 Ramraj

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

Health Facilities in Ramraj

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

FAQs about Ramraj