Belkhar - Roha, Raigad

Belkhar is a village situated in the Roha tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from Roha Ashtami and around 55 km from Alibag. Kokban serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belkhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belkhar is 554312. The village covers a total geographical area of 47 hectares and falls under the 402109 pincode. Roha Ashtami is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Belkhar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Alibag Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Belkhar

According to the 2011 Census, Belkhar village had a total population of 695 people, including 319 males and 376 females, living in 172 households. The sex ratio was 1,179 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.46%, with male literacy at 88.93% and female literacy at 73.67%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 32.

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

Nearby Villages of Belkhar

Belkhar 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 Belkhar

Belkhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nidi, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Roha Ashtami to Belkhar is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Belkhar is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belkhar

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

Health Facilities in Belkhar

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

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