Ghonse - Mhasla, Raigad

Ghonse is a village situated in the Mhasla tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 50 km from Mhasla and around 100 km from Alibag. Ghonse village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghonse is 554892. The village covers a total geographical area of 645 hectares and falls under the 402105 pincode. Shrivardhan is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Ghonse 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 Ghonse

According to the 2011 Census, Ghonse village had a total population of 729 people, including 333 males and 396 females, living in 184 households. The sex ratio was 1,189 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.85%, with male literacy at 84.78% and female literacy at 65.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 41, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 27.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghonse

Ghonse 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 Ghonse

Ghonse 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 72.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shrivardhan to Ghonse is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Ghonse is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghonse

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

Health Facilities in Ghonse

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

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