Usar - Sudhagad, Raigad

Usar is a village situated in the Sudhagad tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 52 km from Pali and around 74 km from Alibag. Shiloshi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Usar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Usar is 554517. The village covers a total geographical area of 386.54 hectares and falls under the 410205 pincode. Roha Ashtami is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Usar 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 Usar

According to the 2011 Census, Usar village had a total population of 185 people, including 103 males and 82 females, living in 48 households. The sex ratio was 796 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.79%, with male literacy at 75.58% and female literacy at 35.53%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 71.

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

Nearby Villages of Usar

Usar 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 Usar

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Usar. The nearest railway station is Nagothane, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Roha Ashtami to Usar is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Usar is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Usar

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

Health Facilities in Usar

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

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