Hurshe - Rajapur, Ratnagiri

Hurshe is a village situated in the Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajapur and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Ansure serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hurshe village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hurshe is 566062. The village covers a total geographical area of 78 hectares and falls under the 416702 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Hurshe village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rajapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Hurshe

According to the 2011 Census, Hurshe village had a total population of 133 people, including 57 males and 76 females, living in 41 households. The sex ratio was 1,333 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.38%, with male literacy at 88.00% and female literacy at 64.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Hurshe

Hurshe 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 Hurshe

Public transport in the Hurshe is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajapur Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Hurshe is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Hurshe is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hurshe

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

Health Facilities in Hurshe

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

FAQs about Hurshe