Mungoshi - Pen, Raigad

Mungoshi is a village situated in the Pen tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from Pen and around 36 km from Alibag. Belawade Bk. serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mungoshi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mungoshi is 553887. The village covers a total geographical area of 209.23 hectares and falls under the 402107 pincode. Pen is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Mungoshi

As per Census 2011, Mungoshi village has a total population of 486 people, consisting of 258 males and 228 females. The village has 105 households and a sex ratio of 883 females per 1,000 males. There are 62 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 305 literate and 181 illiterate residents. Additionally, 228 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mungoshi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population486258228
Child Population (0–6 yrs)623428
Scheduled Tribes (ST)228116112
Literate Population305178127
Illiterate Population18180101

Nearby Villages of Mungoshi

Mungoshi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ValakWest1.07 km
NidhavaliNorth-East1.89 km
AmbivaliWest2.24 km
BalawaliNorth-West2.25 km
Belvade BkSouth-East2.27 km
DavansarSouth-West2.31 km
PadaleEast2.73 km
DurshetNorth2.79 km
ShitoleSouth-West2.97 km
GovirleWest3.32 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mungoshi

Mungoshi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hamarapur, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pen to Mungoshi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Mungoshi is about 36 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 Mungoshi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Mungoshi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Mungoshi

Where is Mungoshi located?

Mungoshi village is located in Pen Tehsil, Raigad district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mungoshi?

The Gram Panchayat of Mungoshi is Belawade Bk..

What is the pincode of Mungoshi?

The pincode of Mungoshi is 402107.

What is the population of Mungoshi?

Mungoshi has a total population of 486, including 258 males and 228 females.

How many households are there in Mungoshi?

There are 105 households in Mungoshi.

What is the literacy rate in Mungoshi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mungoshi is 62.76%. Male literacy is 68.99% and female literacy is 55.70%.