Mandala - Murud, Raigad

Mandala is a village situated in the Murud tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 26 km from Murud and around 28 km from Alibag. Mandla serves as the Village Panchayat for Mandala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mandala is 554218. The village covers a total geographical area of 271.36 hectares and falls under the 402202 pincode. Alibag is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Mandala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Alibag Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mandala

According to the 2011 Census, Mandala village had a total population of 766 people, including 399 males and 367 females, living in 180 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.76%, with male literacy at 91.71% and female literacy at 85.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 263, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 31.

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

Nearby Villages of Mandala

Mandala 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 Mandala

Mandala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nidi, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alibag to Mandala is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Mandala is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mandala

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

Health Facilities in Mandala

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

FAQs about Mandala