Kihim - Alibag, Raigad

Kihim is a village situated in the Alibag tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from Alibag and around 11 km from Alibag. Kihim village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kihim is 554022. The village covers a total geographical area of 365 hectares and falls under the 402208 pincode. Alibag is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kihim

As per Census 2011, Kihim village has a total population of 2,582 people, consisting of 1,285 males and 1,297 females. The village has 636 households and a sex ratio of 1,009 females per 1,000 males. There are 257 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,009 literate and 573 illiterate residents. Additionally, 57 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 467 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kihim are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kihim

Kihim 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 Kihim

Kihim is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pen, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alibag to Kihim is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Kihim is about 11 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kihim

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

Health Facilities in Kihim

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

FAQs about Kihim