Balap - Sudhagad, Raigad

Balap is a village situated in the Sudhagad tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 2.5 km from Pali and around 70 km from Alibag. Kumbharshet serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balap village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balap is 554504. The village covers a total geographical area of 167.64 hectares and falls under the 410205 pincode. Roha Ashtami is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Balap 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 Balap

According to the 2011 Census, Balap village had a total population of 151 people, including 77 males and 74 females, living in 38 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.14%, with male literacy at 85.92% and female literacy at 72.06%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Balap

Balap 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 Balap

Balap is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nagothane, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Roha Ashtami to Balap is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Balap is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balap

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

Health Facilities in Balap

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

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