Tamhanshet - Roha, Raigad

Tamhanshet is a village situated in the Roha tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from Roha Ashtami and around 61 km from Alibag. Tambadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tamhanshet village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tamhanshet is 554426. The village covers a total geographical area of 476.96 hectares and falls under the 402109 pincode. Roha Ashtami is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Tamhanshet 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 Tamhanshet

As per Census 2011, Tamhanshet village has a total population of 424 people, consisting of 193 males and 231 females. The village has 121 households and a sex ratio of 1,196 females per 1,000 males. There are 45 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 227 literate and 197 illiterate residents. Additionally, 208 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population424193231
Child Population (0–6 yrs)452025
Scheduled Tribes (ST)20811197
Literate Population227111116
Illiterate Population19782115

Nearby Villages of Tamhanshet

Tamhanshet 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)
TambadiWest1.98 km
WaliSouth-East2.36 km
BorgharNorth-East2.43 km
SawaneEast2.44 km
TalagharNorth-East2.50 km
NiviNorth2.80 km
GhosaleSouth-West3.01 km
MukteSouth3.43 km
WarathiNorth-West3.70 km
KawaltheWest3.70 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tamhanshet

Tamhanshet is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Roha, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Roha Ashtami to Tamhanshet is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Tamhanshet is about 61 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 Tamhanshet

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Tamhanshet

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

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

FAQs about Tamhanshet

Where is Tamhanshet located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Tamhanshet?

The Gram Panchayat of Tamhanshet is Tambadi.

What is the pincode of Tamhanshet?

The pincode of Tamhanshet is 402109.

What is the population of Tamhanshet?

Tamhanshet has a total population of 424, including 193 males and 231 females.

How many households are there in Tamhanshet?

There are 121 households in Tamhanshet.

What is the literacy rate in Tamhanshet?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tamhanshet is 53.54%. Male literacy is 57.51% and female literacy is 50.22%.