Anjani - Khed, Ratnagiri

Anjani is a village situated in the Khed tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khed and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Anjani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Anjani is 565121. The village covers a total geographical area of 938.78 hectares and falls under the 415708 pincode. Khed is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Anjani 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 Anjani

As per Census 2011, Anjani village has a total population of 1,841 people, consisting of 835 males and 1,006 females. The village has 472 households and a sex ratio of 1,204 females per 1,000 males. There are 142 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,359 literate and 482 illiterate residents. Additionally, 24 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,8418351,006
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1427864
Scheduled Castes (SC)241014
Scheduled Tribes (ST)422
Literate Population1,359697662
Illiterate Population482138344

Nearby Villages of Anjani

Anjani 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Ashti MohallaNorth1.71 km
TumbadSouth-West2.16 km
SavanasSouth-West2.50 km
MulgaonWest2.71 km
MeteEast2.76 km
PatilgaonNorth3.02 km
AshtiNorth-West3.05 km
SatvingaonNorth-East3.30 km
Shiv Kh.North3.35 km
Chougale MohallaSouth3.86 km

Transport and Connectivity of Anjani

Anjani 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 93.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khed to Anjani is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Anjani is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Anjani

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Anjani

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Anjani

Where is Anjani located?

Anjani village is located in Khed Tehsil, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Anjani?

Anjani is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Anjani?

The pincode of Anjani is 415708.

What is the population of Anjani?

Anjani has a total population of 1,841, including 835 males and 1,006 females.

How many households are there in Anjani?

There are 472 households in Anjani.

What is the literacy rate in Anjani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Anjani is 73.82%. Male literacy is 83.47% and female literacy is 65.81%.