Kharyachakond - Guhagar, Ratnagiri

Kharyachakond 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. Peve serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharyachakond village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharyachakond is 565370. The village covers a total geographical area of 264.82 hectares and falls under the 415719 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Kharyachakond 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 Kharyachakond

As per Census 2011, Kharyachakond village has a total population of 706 people, consisting of 318 males and 388 females. The village has 207 households and a sex ratio of 1,220 females per 1,000 males. There are 36 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 505 literate and 201 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharyachakond

Kharyachakond 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 Kharyachakond

Kharyachakond is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Anjani, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Kharyachakond is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Kharyachakond 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 Kharyachakond

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

Health Facilities in Kharyachakond

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

FAQs about Kharyachakond