Pilosari - Sudhagad, Raigad

Pilosari is a village situated in the Sudhagad tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from Pali and around 7 km from Alibag. Khavali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pilosari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pilosari is 554499. The village covers a total geographical area of 400.14 hectares and falls under the 410205 pincode. Roha Ashtami is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Pilosari 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 Pilosari

As per Census 2011, Pilosari village has a total population of 495 people, consisting of 263 males and 232 females. The village has 128 households and a sex ratio of 882 females per 1,000 males. There are 50 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 297 literate and 198 illiterate residents. Additionally, 22 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 44 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population495263232
Child Population (0–6 yrs)502921
Scheduled Castes (SC)221210
Scheduled Tribes (ST)442222
Literate Population297169128
Illiterate Population19894104

Nearby Villages of Pilosari

Pilosari 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)
KaranjgharNorth-East1.23 km
WidsaiEast1.69 km
KhavaliNorth-East2.09 km
ChikhalgaonWest2.30 km
AmboleSouth-East2.56 km
DapodeSouth2.60 km
Unhere KhSouth2.72 km
Wave Tarf HaveliEast2.93 km
RasalSouth-East3.46 km
KumbharshetSouth-West3.47 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pilosari

Public transport in the Pilosari 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 52.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 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 Pilosari is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Pilosari is about 7 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pilosari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Pilosari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Pilosari

Where is Pilosari located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Pilosari?

The Gram Panchayat of Pilosari is Khavali.

What is the pincode of Pilosari?

The pincode of Pilosari is 410205.

What is the population of Pilosari?

Pilosari has a total population of 495, including 263 males and 232 females.

How many households are there in Pilosari?

There are 128 households in Pilosari.

What is the literacy rate in Pilosari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pilosari is 60.00%. Male literacy is 64.26% and female literacy is 55.17%.