Rode - Pen, Raigad

Rode is a village situated in the Pen tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from Pen and around 27 km from Alibag. Rode village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rode is 553934. The village covers a total geographical area of 544 hectares and falls under the 402107 pincode. Pen is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Rode 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 Rode

According to the 2011 Census, Rode village had a total population of 1,142 people, including 581 males and 561 females, living in 248 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.11%, with male literacy at 78.78% and female literacy at 65.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 126, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 530.

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

Nearby Villages of Rode

Rode 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 Rode

Rode is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pen, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pen to Rode is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Rode is about 27 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 Rode

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

Health Facilities in Rode

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

FAQs about Rode