Khargaon - Roha, Raigad

Khargaon is a village situated in the Roha tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from Roha Ashtami and around 35 km from Alibag. Khargaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khargaon is 554290. The village covers a total geographical area of 292 hectares and falls under the 402109 pincode. Roha Ashtami is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Khargaon 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 Khargaon

As per Census 2011, Khargaon village has a total population of 629 people, consisting of 317 males and 312 females. The village has 137 households and a sex ratio of 984 females per 1,000 males. There are 89 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 459 literate and 170 illiterate residents. Additionally, 9 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 204 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khargaon

Khargaon 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 Khargaon

Khargaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nidi, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Roha Ashtami to Khargaon is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Khargaon is about 35 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 Khargaon

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

Health Facilities in Khargaon

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

FAQs about Khargaon