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

As per Census 2011, Nigade village has a total population of 573 people, consisting of 269 males and 304 females. The village has 129 households and a sex ratio of 1,130 females per 1,000 males. There are 55 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 410 literate and 163 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population573269304
Child Population (0–6 yrs)553025
Literate Population410216194
Illiterate Population16353110

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BorajSouth-West1.33 km
HedaliNorth1.62 km
SaveniNorth-East2.34 km
Morvande Kh.West2.74 km
JambhurdeNorth-West3.00 km
DabhilSouth-East3.09 km
Shiv MohallaWest3.52 km
Shiv Kh.South-West3.53 km
SatvingaonSouth3.55 km
MorvandeNorth-West3.55 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Nigade

Where is Nigade located?

Nigade village is located in Khed Tehsil, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nigade?

The Gram Panchayat of Nigade is Boraj.

What is the pincode of Nigade?

The pincode of Nigade is 415708.

What is the population of Nigade?

Nigade has a total population of 573, including 269 males and 304 females.

How many households are there in Nigade?

There are 129 households in Nigade.

What is the literacy rate in Nigade?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nigade is 71.55%. Male literacy is 80.30% and female literacy is 63.82%.