Ghosale - Roha, Raigad

Ghosale is a village situated in the Roha tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from Roha Ashtami and around 60 km from Alibag. Ghosale village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghosale is 554430. The village covers a total geographical area of 1303 hectares and falls under the 402109 pincode. Roha Ashtami is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Ghosale

As per Census 2011, Ghosale village has a total population of 1,562 people, consisting of 774 males and 788 females. The village has 390 households and a sex ratio of 1,018 females per 1,000 males. There are 127 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,104 literate and 458 illiterate residents. Additionally, 103 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 108 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghosale

Ghosale 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 Ghosale

Ghosale is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Roha, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Roha Ashtami to Ghosale is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Ghosale is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghosale

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

Health Facilities in Ghosale

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

FAQs about Ghosale