Mushet - Alibag, Raigad

Mushet is a village situated in the Alibag tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 11 km from Alibag and around 8 km from Alibag. Mapgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mushet village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mushet is 554018. The village covers a total geographical area of 145.34 hectares and falls under the 402208 pincode. Alibag is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Mushet village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Alibag Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mushet

According to the 2011 Census, Mushet village had a total population of 635 people, including 311 males and 324 females, living in 137 households. The sex ratio was 1,042 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.68%, with male literacy at 96.45% and female literacy at 89.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 34.

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

Nearby Villages of Mushet

Mushet 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 Mushet

Mushet is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pen, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alibag to Mushet is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Mushet is about 8 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mushet

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

Health Facilities in Mushet

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

FAQs about Mushet