Dhalghar - Mangaon, Raigad

Dhalghar is a village situated in the Mangaon tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 2 km from Mangaon and around 92 km from Alibag. Lonshi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhalghar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhalghar is 554651. The village covers a total geographical area of 112 hectares and falls under the 402104 pincode. Mahad is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Dhalghar

As per Census 2011, Dhalghar village has a total population of 597 people, consisting of 324 males and 273 females. The village has 141 households and a sex ratio of 842 females per 1,000 males. There are 64 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 436 literate and 161 illiterate residents. Additionally, 9 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 21 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhalghar

Dhalghar 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 Dhalghar

Dhalghar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mangaon, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahad to Dhalghar is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Dhalghar is about 92 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 Dhalghar

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

Health Facilities in Dhalghar

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

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