Makti - Mangaon, Raigad

Makti is a village situated in the Mangaon tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from Mangaon and around 68 km from Alibag. Potner serves as the Gram Panchayat for Makti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Makti is 554613. The village covers a total geographical area of 536 hectares and falls under the 402112 pincode. Roha Ashtami is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Makti 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 Makti

According to the 2011 Census, Makti village had a total population of 778 people, including 382 males and 396 females, living in 168 households. The sex ratio was 1,037 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.81%, with male literacy at 78.25% and female literacy at 65.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 32, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 168.

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

Nearby Villages of Makti

Makti 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 Makti

Makti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Indapur, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Roha Ashtami to Makti is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Makti is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Makti

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

Health Facilities in Makti

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

FAQs about Makti