Mohot - Mahad, Raigad

Mohot 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 village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mohot is 555038. The village covers a total geographical area of 490.75 hectares and falls under the 402302 pincode. Mahad is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Mohot 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 Mohot

According to the 2011 Census, Mohot village had a total population of 550 people, including 274 males and 276 females, living in 117 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.41%, with male literacy at 93.88% and female literacy at 75.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population550274276
Child Population (0–6 yrs)562927
Scheduled Castes (SC)413
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population417230187
Illiterate Population1334489

Nearby Villages of Mohot

Mohot 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)
KatiwadeNorth-West1.37 km
Vadghar Kh.South1.47 km
BhivgharWest1.53 km
BhaveNorth-East2.52 km
RupavaliSouth-East2.61 km
BorgaonWest2.84 km
KharvaliNorth-West2.87 km
NigadeSouth3.27 km
MatwanWest3.61 km
WaveSouth-West3.67 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mohot

Public transport in the Mohot is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karanjadi, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahad to Mohot is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Mohot 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 Mohot

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

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

Health Facilities in Mohot

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

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

FAQs about Mohot

Where is Mohot located?

Mohot village is located in Mahad Tehsil, Raigad district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mohot?

Mohot is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mohot?

The pincode of Mohot is 402302.

What is the population of Mohot?

Mohot had a total population of 550, including 274 males and 276 females.

How many households are there in Mohot?

Mohot had 117 households.

What is the literacy rate in Mohot?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mohot was 84.41%. Male literacy was 93.88% and female literacy was 75.10%.