Bhivghar - Mahad, Raigad

Bhivghar is a village situated in the Mahad tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from Mahad and around 141 km from Alibag. Mohot serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhivghar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhivghar is 555044. The village covers a total geographical area of 122.23 hectares and falls under the 402302 pincode. Mahad is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Bhivghar

As per Census 2011, Bhivghar village has a total population of 444 people, consisting of 225 males and 219 females. The village has 90 households and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males. There are 52 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 279 literate and 165 illiterate residents. Additionally, 154 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhivghar

Bhivghar 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 Bhivghar

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Bhivghar. The nearest railway station is Karanjadi, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahad to Bhivghar is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Bhivghar is about 141 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhivghar

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

Health Facilities in Bhivghar

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

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