Borghar - Dapoli, Ratnagiri

Borghar is a village situated in the Dapoli tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dapoli Camp and around 173 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Apati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Borghar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Borghar is 564942. The village covers a total geographical area of 297 hectares and falls under the 415712 pincode. Dapoli Camp is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Borghar

As per Census 2011, Borghar village has a total population of 120 people, consisting of 50 males and 70 females. The village has 30 households and a sex ratio of 1,400 females per 1,000 males. There are 8 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 95 literate and 25 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Borghar

Borghar 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 Borghar

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Borghar. The nearest railway station is Khed, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dapoli Camp to Borghar is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Borghar is about 173 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Borghar

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

Health Facilities in Borghar

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

FAQs about Borghar