Boraj - Khed, Ratnagiri

Boraj is a village situated in the Khed tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khed and around 127 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Boraj village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Boraj is 565114. The village covers a total geographical area of 571.85 hectares and falls under the 415709 pincode. Khed is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Boraj 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 Boraj

As per Census 2011, Boraj village has a total population of 1,041 people, consisting of 537 males and 504 females. The village has 247 households and a sex ratio of 938 females per 1,000 males. There are 104 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 793 literate and 248 illiterate residents. Additionally, 17 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 20 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Boraj

Boraj 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 Boraj

Public transport in the Boraj 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 89.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khed to Boraj is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Boraj 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 Boraj

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

Health Facilities in Boraj

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

FAQs about Boraj