Jaskhar - Uran, Raigad

Jaskhar is a village situated in the Uran tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from Uran and around 80 km from Alibag. Jaskhar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jaskhar is 553297. The village covers a total geographical area of 744 hectares and falls under the 400707 pincode. Uran is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Jaskhar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Uran Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maval Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jaskhar

According to the 2011 Census, Jaskhar village had a total population of 3,219 people, including 1,699 males and 1,520 females, living in 832 households. The sex ratio was 895 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.05%, with male literacy at 94.32% and female literacy at 83.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 128, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 60.

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

Nearby Villages of Jaskhar

Jaskhar 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 Jaskhar

Jaskhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mumbai Cst, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uran to Jaskhar is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Jaskhar is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jaskhar

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

Health Facilities in Jaskhar

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

FAQs about Jaskhar