Pimper - Guhagar, Ratnagiri

Pimper is a village situated in the Guhagar tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Guhagar and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Pimpar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pimper village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pimper is 565429. The village covers a total geographical area of 696.86 hectares and falls under the 415703 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Pimper 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 Pimper

As per Census 2011, Pimper village has a total population of 831 people, consisting of 376 males and 455 females. The village has 242 households and a sex ratio of 1,210 females per 1,000 males. There are 90 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 598 literate and 233 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Pimper

Pimper 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 Pimper

Pimper is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Savarda, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Pimper is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Pimper is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pimper

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

Health Facilities in Pimper

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

FAQs about Pimper