Govele - Mangaon, Raigad

Govele is a village situated in the Mangaon tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 21 km from Mangaon and around 81 km from Alibag. Govele village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Govele is 554703. The village covers a total geographical area of 936.52 hectares and falls under the 402122 pincode. Mahad is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Govele 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 Govele

According to the 2011 Census, Govele village had a total population of 811 people, including 371 males and 440 females, living in 233 households. The sex ratio was 1,186 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.44%, with male literacy at 88.55% and female literacy at 66.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 73, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 60.

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

Nearby Villages of Govele

Govele 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 Govele

Govele is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Goregaon Road, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahad to Govele is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Govele is about 81 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Govele

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

Health Facilities in Govele

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

FAQs about Govele