Pigonde - Roha, Raigad

Pigonde is a village situated in the Roha tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from Roha Ashtami and around 47 km from Alibag. Pingode serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pigonde village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pigonde is 554326. The village covers a total geographical area of 190 hectares and falls under the 402106 pincode. Roha Ashtami is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Pigonde 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 Pigonde

As per Census 2011, Pigonde village has a total population of 939 people, consisting of 477 males and 462 females. The village has 210 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 83 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 697 literate and 242 illiterate residents. Additionally, 94 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 30 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pigonde

Pigonde 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 Pigonde

Pigonde is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Nagothane, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Roha Ashtami to Pigonde is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Pigonde is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pigonde

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

Health Facilities in Pigonde

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

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