Khamshet - Guhagar, Ratnagiri

Khamshet is a village situated in the Guhagar tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Guhagar and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Khamsheth serves as the Village Panchayat for Khamshet village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khamshet is 565368. The village covers a total geographical area of 396.6 hectares and falls under the 415719 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Khamshet 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 Khamshet

According to the 2011 Census, Khamshet village had a total population of 695 people, including 284 males and 411 females, living in 189 households. The sex ratio was 1,447 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.09%, with male literacy at 90.38% and female literacy at 59.17%.

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

Nearby Villages of Khamshet

Khamshet 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 Khamshet

Khamshet is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Anjani, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Khamshet is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Khamshet is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khamshet

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

Health Facilities in Khamshet

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

FAQs about Khamshet