Nigade - Khed, Ratnagiri

Nigade 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 serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nigade village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nigade is 565115. The village covers a total geographical area of 413.86 hectares and falls under the 415708 pincode. Khed is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Nigade 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 Nigade

According to the 2011 Census, Nigade village had a total population of 573 people, including 269 males and 304 females, living in 129 households. The sex ratio was 1,130 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.15%, with male literacy at 90.38% and female literacy at 69.53%.

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

Nearby Villages of Nigade

Nigade 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 Nigade

Nigade 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 88.0 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Nigade

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

FAQs about Nigade