Tamhane - Mahad, Raigad

Tamhane is a village situated in the Mahad tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from Mahad and around 143 km from Alibag. Tamhane village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tamhane is 555140. The village covers a total geographical area of 557.03 hectares and falls under the 402307 pincode. Mahad is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Tamhane 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 Tamhane

According to the 2011 Census, Tamhane village had a total population of 550 people, including 268 males and 282 females, living in 139 households. The sex ratio was 1,052 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.75%, with male literacy at 86.48% and female literacy at 63.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 24, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Tamhane

Tamhane 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 Tamhane

Tamhane is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vinhere, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahad to Tamhane is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Tamhane is about 143 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tamhane

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

Health Facilities in Tamhane

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

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