Kansai - Roha, Raigad

Kansai is a village situated in the Roha tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 21 km from Roha Ashtami and around 69 km from Alibag. Ainghar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kansai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kansai is 554342. The village covers a total geographical area of 233.78 hectares and falls under the 402106 pincode. Roha Ashtami is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Kansai 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 Kansai

According to the 2011 Census, Kansai village had a total population of 595 people, including 310 males and 285 females, living in 135 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.37%, with male literacy at 81.04% and female literacy at 67.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 11, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 129.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population595310285
Child Population (0–6 yrs)764135
Scheduled Castes (SC)1174
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1296564
Literate Population386218168
Illiterate Population20992117

Nearby Villages of Kansai

Kansai 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AingharSouth-East0.93 km
GodasaiWest1.02 km
WazaroliNorth1.66 km
HedawaliEast1.87 km
BalsaiWest1.96 km
TamsoliNorth-East2.33 km
SukeliSouth-East2.64 km
PatansaiNorth-West2.78 km
WanganiWest3.07 km
RabgaonNorth3.74 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kansai

Kansai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nagothane, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Roha Ashtami to Kansai is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Kansai is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kansai

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Kansai

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kansai

Where is Kansai located?

Kansai village is located in Roha Tehsil, Raigad district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kansai?

The Gram Panchayat of Kansai is Ainghar.

What is the pincode of Kansai?

The pincode of Kansai is 402106.

What is the population of Kansai?

Kansai had a total population of 595, including 310 males and 285 females.

How many households are there in Kansai?

Kansai had 135 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kansai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kansai was 74.37%. Male literacy was 81.04% and female literacy was 67.20%.