Khamb - Roha, Raigad

Khamb is a village situated in the Roha tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from Roha Ashtami and around 56 km from Alibag. Khamb village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khamb is 554372. The village covers a total geographical area of 535.14 hectares and falls under the 402304 pincode. Roha Ashtami is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Khamb 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 Khamb

As per Census 2011, Khamb village has a total population of 1,511 people, consisting of 749 males and 762 females. The village has 347 households and a sex ratio of 1,017 females per 1,000 males. There are 154 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,067 literate and 444 illiterate residents. Additionally, 31 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 139 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khamb

Khamb 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 Khamb

Khamb is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kolad, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Roha Ashtami to Khamb is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Khamb is about 56 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 Khamb

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

Health Facilities in Khamb

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

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