Songhar - Mhasla, Raigad

Songhar is a village situated in the Mhasla tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 36 km from Mhasla and around 98 km from Alibag. Khamgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Songhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Songhar is 554924. The village covers a total geographical area of 270.93 hectares and falls under the 402105 pincode. Shrivardhan is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Songhar 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 Songhar

According to the 2011 Census, Songhar village had a total population of 227 people, including 93 males and 134 females, living in 81 households. The sex ratio was 1,441 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.56%, with male literacy at 89.53% and female literacy at 59.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19.

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

Nearby Villages of Songhar

Songhar 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 Songhar

Songhar 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 68.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shrivardhan to Songhar is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Songhar 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 Songhar

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

Health Facilities in Songhar

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

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