Kharshet - Shrivardhan, Raigad

Kharshet is a village situated in the Shrivardhan tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from Shrivardhan and around 82 km from Alibag. Vadavali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharshet village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharshet is 554811. The village covers a total geographical area of 232 hectares and falls under the 402105 pincode. Shrivardhan is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Kharshet 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 Kharshet

As per Census 2011, Kharshet village has a total population of 281 people, consisting of 126 males and 155 females. The village has 67 households and a sex ratio of 1,230 females per 1,000 males. There are 26 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 235 literate and 46 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharshet

Kharshet 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 Kharshet

Kharshet is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Indapur, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shrivardhan to Kharshet is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Kharshet is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharshet

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

Health Facilities in Kharshet

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

FAQs about Kharshet