Muchane - Roha, Raigad

Muchane is a village situated in the Roha tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from Roha Ashtami and around 66 km from Alibag. Virjoli serves as the Village Panchayat for Muchane village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Muchane is 554434. The village covers a total geographical area of 399.33 hectares and falls under the 402109 pincode. Roha Ashtami is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Muchane 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 Muchane

According to the 2011 Census, Muchane village had a total population of 750 people, including 377 males and 373 females, living in 175 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.88%, with male literacy at 64.56% and female literacy at 51.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 115, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 284.

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

Nearby Villages of Muchane

Muchane 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 Muchane

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Muchane. The nearest railway station is Roha, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Roha Ashtami to Muchane is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Muchane is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Muchane

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

Health Facilities in Muchane

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

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