Rasal - Sudhagad, Raigad

Rasal is a village situated in the Sudhagad tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from Pali and around 55 km from Alibag. Rasal village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rasal is 554511. The village covers a total geographical area of 682.06 hectares and falls under the 410205 pincode. Roha Ashtami is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Rasal 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 Rasal

According to the 2011 Census, Rasal village had a total population of 1,027 people, including 496 males and 531 females, living in 253 households. The sex ratio was 1,071 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.13%, with male literacy at 87.42% and female literacy at 77.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 40, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 93.

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

Nearby Villages of Rasal

Rasal 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 Rasal

Rasal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Nagothane, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Roha Ashtami to Rasal is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Rasal is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rasal

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

Health Facilities in Rasal

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

FAQs about Rasal