Ghogare - Khed, Ratnagiri

Ghogare is a village situated in the Khed tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khed and around 158 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Kinjale T Natu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghogare village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghogare is 565008. The village covers a total geographical area of 573.13 hectares and falls under the 415709 pincode. Khed is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Ghogare 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 Ghogare

As per Census 2011, Ghogare village has a total population of 431 people, consisting of 183 males and 248 females. The village has 132 households and a sex ratio of 1,355 females per 1,000 males. There are 34 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 283 literate and 148 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghogare

Ghogare 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 Ghogare

Ghogare 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 73.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khed to Ghogare is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Ghogare is about 158 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 Ghogare

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

Health Facilities in Ghogare

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

FAQs about Ghogare