Pachad - Chiplun, Ratnagiri

Pachad is a village situated in the Chiplun tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chiplun and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Pachad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pachad is 565280. The village covers a total geographical area of 351 hectares and falls under the 415628 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Pachad

As per Census 2011, Pachad village has a total population of 1,197 people, consisting of 580 males and 617 females. The village has 284 households and a sex ratio of 1,063 females per 1,000 males. There are 145 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 878 literate and 319 illiterate residents. Additionally, 245 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pachad

Pachad 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 Pachad

Pachad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kamathe, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Pachad is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Pachad is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pachad

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

Health Facilities in Pachad

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

FAQs about Pachad