Harkol - Mangaon, Raigad

Harkol is a village situated in the Mangaon tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from Mangaon and around 60 km from Alibag. Harkol village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harkol is 554723. The village covers a total geographical area of 157.12 hectares and falls under the 402103 pincode. Mahad is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Harkol 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 Harkol

According to the 2011 Census, Harkol village had a total population of 752 people, including 363 males and 389 females, living in 120 households. The sex ratio was 1,072 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 93.35%, with male literacy at 96.20% and female literacy at 90.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 73.

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

Nearby Villages of Harkol

Harkol 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 Harkol

Harkol 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 66.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahad to Harkol is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Harkol is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harkol

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

Health Facilities in Harkol

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

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