Navashi - Mangaon, Raigad

Navashi is a village situated in the Mangaon tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from Mangaon and around 108 km from Alibag. Falani serves as the Village Panchayat for Navashi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Navashi is 554724. The village covers a total geographical area of 201 hectares and falls under the 402103 pincode. Mahad is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Navashi 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 Navashi

According to the 2011 Census, Navashi village had a total population of 201 people, including 88 males and 113 females, living in 55 households. The sex ratio was 1,284 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.56%, with male literacy at 97.33% and female literacy at 70.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Navashi

Navashi 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 Navashi

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Navashi. The nearest railway station is Goregaon Road, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahad to Navashi is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Navashi is about 108 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Navashi

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

Health Facilities in Navashi

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

FAQs about Navashi