Zap - Sudhagad, Raigad

Zap is a village situated in the Sudhagad tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 1 km from Pali and around 69 km from Alibag.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Zap is 554507. The village covers a total geographical area of 265.49 hectares and falls under the 410205 pincode. Roha Ashtami is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Zap is administered under an Urban Local Body. For political representation, the village falls under the Pen Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Zap

According to the 2011 Census, Zap village had a total population of 730 people, including 358 males and 372 females, living in 170 households. The sex ratio was 1,039 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.95%, with male literacy at 79.94% and female literacy at 64.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 157, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 105.

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

Nearby Villages of Zap

Zap 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 Zap

The nearest railway station is Nagothane, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Roha Ashtami to Zap is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Zap is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

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