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

As per Census 2011, Balap village has a total population of 151 people, consisting of 77 males and 74 females. The village has 38 households and a sex ratio of 961 females per 1,000 males. There are 12 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 110 literate and 41 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1517774
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1266
Scheduled Tribes (ST)422
Literate Population1106149
Illiterate Population411625

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BurmaliSouth-East0.98 km
KumbharshetNorth1.68 km
RabgaonWest1.91 km
Unhere KhNorth1.99 km
TamsoliSouth-West2.55 km
ShiloshiSouth2.66 km
Siddheshwar KhSouth-East2.70 km
DapodeNorth-East2.76 km
ZapEast2.77 km
MadhaliSouth-East3.25 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Balap

Where is Balap located?

Balap village is located in Sudhagad Tehsil, Raigad district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Balap?

The Gram Panchayat of Balap is Kumbharshet.

What is the pincode of Balap?

The pincode of Balap is 410205.

What is the population of Balap?

Balap has a total population of 151, including 77 males and 74 females.

How many households are there in Balap?

There are 38 households in Balap.

What is the literacy rate in Balap?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Balap is 72.85%. Male literacy is 79.22% and female literacy is 66.22%.