Hodgaon - Mangaon, Raigad

Hodgaon is a village situated in the Mangaon tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from Mangaon and around 98 km from Alibag. Hodgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hodgaon is 554645. The village covers a total geographical area of 663 hectares and falls under the 402104 pincode. Mahad is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Hodgaon 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 Hodgaon

As per Census 2011, Hodgaon village has a total population of 804 people, consisting of 405 males and 399 females. The village has 189 households and a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males. There are 91 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 523 literate and 281 illiterate residents. Additionally, 8 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 94 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Hodgaon

Hodgaon 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 Hodgaon

Public transport in the Hodgaon 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 57.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahad to Hodgaon is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Hodgaon is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hodgaon

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

Health Facilities in Hodgaon

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

FAQs about Hodgaon