Mandawane - Karjat, Raigad

Mandawane is a village situated in the Karjat tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from Karjat and around 90 km from Alibag. Mandawane village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mandawane is 553613. The village covers a total geographical area of 648.19 hectares and falls under the 410201 pincode. Karjat is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Mandawane

As per Census 2011, Mandawane village has a total population of 1,473 people, consisting of 765 males and 708 females. The village has 305 households and a sex ratio of 925 females per 1,000 males. There are 166 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 967 literate and 506 illiterate residents. Additionally, 129 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 523 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,473765708
Child Population (0–6 yrs)16610759
Scheduled Castes (SC)1296267
Scheduled Tribes (ST)523276247
Literate Population967537430
Illiterate Population506228278

Nearby Villages of Mandawane

Mandawane 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)
HedawaliNorth1.99 km
VaijanathSouth-West2.02 km
HumgaonSouth3.02 km
GaulwadiWest3.19 km
SavaleNorth-West3.25 km
SawaleEast3.30 km
PimpalpadaNorth-East3.41 km
PotalSouth-West4.18 km
AmbotWest4.46 km
BhaliwadiNorth-West4.49 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mandawane

Mandawane is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhivpuri Road, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karjat to Mandawane is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Mandawane is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mandawane

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Mandawane

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Mandawane

Where is Mandawane located?

Mandawane village is located in Karjat Tehsil, Raigad district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mandawane?

Mandawane is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mandawane?

The pincode of Mandawane is 410201.

What is the population of Mandawane?

Mandawane has a total population of 1,473, including 765 males and 708 females.

How many households are there in Mandawane?

There are 305 households in Mandawane.

What is the literacy rate in Mandawane?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mandawane is 65.65%. Male literacy is 70.20% and female literacy is 60.73%.