Usale - Sudhagad, Raigad

Usale is a village situated in the Sudhagad tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from Pali and around 55 km from Alibag. Chive serves as the Village Panchayat for Usale village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Usale is 554512. The village covers a total geographical area of 86.1 hectares and falls under the 410205 pincode. Khopoli is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

Usale 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 Usale

According to the 2011 Census, Usale village had a total population of 144 people, including 65 males and 79 females, living in 34 households. The sex ratio was 1,215 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.44%, with male literacy at 93.22% and female literacy at 73.61%.

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

Nearby Villages of Usale

Usale 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 Usale

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Usale. The nearest railway station is Nagothane, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khopoli to Usale is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Usale 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 Usale

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

Health Facilities in Usale

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

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