Bharana Naka - Khed, Ratnagiri

Bharana Naka is a village situated in the Khed tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khed and around 127 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Bharne serves as the Village Panchayat for Bharana Naka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bharana Naka is 565031. The village covers a total geographical area of 78.29 hectares and falls under the 415621 pincode. Khed is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Bharana Naka 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 Bharana Naka

According to the 2011 Census, Bharana Naka village had a total population of 2,903 people, including 1,527 males and 1,376 females, living in 689 households. The sex ratio was 901 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.44%, with male literacy at 94.07% and female literacy at 86.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 162, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 75.

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

Nearby Villages of Bharana Naka

Bharana Naka 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 Bharana Naka

Bharana Naka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khed, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khed to Bharana Naka is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Bharana Naka is about 127 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bharana Naka

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

Health Facilities in Bharana Naka

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

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