Furus Amshet - Khed, Ratnagiri

Furus Amshet is a village situated in the Khed tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khed and around 157 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Furus serves as the Village Panchayat for Furus Amshet village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Furus Amshet is 564988. The village covers a total geographical area of 73.25 hectares and falls under the 415709 pincode. Pune is the nearest town, located about 193 km away.

Furus Amshet 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 Furus Amshet

According to the 2011 Census, Furus Amshet village had a total population of 577 people, including 238 males and 339 females, living in 140 households. The sex ratio was 1,424 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.43%, with male literacy at 94.74% and female literacy at 90.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 146, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Furus Amshet

Furus Amshet 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 Furus Amshet

Furus Amshet 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 87.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pune to Furus Amshet is about 193 km, with a usual travel time of around ~5.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Furus Amshet is about 157 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Furus Amshet

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

Health Facilities in Furus Amshet

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

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