Bharane - Khed, Ratnagiri

Bharane 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 Gram Panchayat for Bharane village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bharane is 565030. The village covers a total geographical area of 297.71 hectares and falls under the 415621 pincode. Khed is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Bharane 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 Bharane

According to the 2011 Census, Bharane village had a total population of 3,336 people, including 1,669 males and 1,667 females, living in 744 households. The sex ratio was 999 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.20%, with male literacy at 93.60% and female literacy at 83.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 63, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 37.

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

Nearby Villages of Bharane

Bharane 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 Bharane

Bharane is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khed, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khed to Bharane is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Bharane 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 Bharane

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

Health Facilities in Bharane

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

FAQs about Bharane