Usarghar - Mangaon, Raigad

Usarghar is a village situated in the Mangaon tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from Mangaon and around 69 km from Alibag. Lonere serves as the Village Panchayat for Usarghar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Usarghar is 554696. The village covers a total geographical area of 259 hectares and falls under the 402103 pincode. Mahad is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Usarghar 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 Usarghar

According to the 2011 Census, Usarghar village had a total population of 1,198 people, including 594 males and 604 females, living in 263 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.34%, with male literacy at 90.68% and female literacy at 66.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Usarghar

Usarghar 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 Usarghar

Usarghar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Goregaon Road, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahad to Usarghar is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Usarghar is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Usarghar

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

Health Facilities in Usarghar

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

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