Khingini - Rajapur, Ratnagiri

Khingini is a village situated in the Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajapur and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Khingini village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khingini is 566124. The village covers a total geographical area of 287.49 hectares and falls under the 416713 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Khingini 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 Khingini

As per Census 2011, Khingini village has a total population of 107 people, consisting of 54 males and 53 females. The village has 37 households and a sex ratio of 981 females per 1,000 males. There are 13 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 60 literate and 47 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Khingini

Khingini 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 Khingini

Khingini is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vilavade, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Khingini is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Khingini is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khingini

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

Health Facilities in Khingini

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

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