Gherapalgad - Khed, Ratnagiri

Gherapalgad is a village situated in the Khed tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khed and around 142 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Ghera Palgad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gherapalgad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gherapalgad is 564975. The village covers a total geographical area of 971.56 hectares and falls under the 415709 pincode. Khed is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Gherapalgad 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 Gherapalgad

As per Census 2011, Gherapalgad village has a total population of 901 people, consisting of 447 males and 454 females. The village has 243 households and a sex ratio of 1,015 females per 1,000 males. There are 61 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 627 literate and 274 illiterate residents. Additionally, 5 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gherapalgad

Gherapalgad 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 Gherapalgad

Gherapalgad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Diwankhavati, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khed to Gherapalgad is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Gherapalgad is about 142 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gherapalgad

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

Health Facilities in Gherapalgad

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

FAQs about Gherapalgad