Welshet - Roha, Raigad

Welshet is a village situated in the Roha tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from Roha Ashtami and around 47 km from Alibag. Pingode serves as the Gram Panchayat for Welshet village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Welshet is 554332. The village covers a total geographical area of 444.88 hectares and falls under the 402106 pincode. Roha Ashtami is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Welshet 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 Welshet

As per Census 2011, Welshet village has a total population of 841 people, consisting of 444 males and 397 females. The village has 200 households and a sex ratio of 894 females per 1,000 males. There are 92 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 574 literate and 267 illiterate residents. Additionally, 22 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 45 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Welshet

Welshet 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 Welshet

Welshet 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 51.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Roha Ashtami to Welshet is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Welshet 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 Welshet

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

Health Facilities in Welshet

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

FAQs about Welshet