Mahagaon - Tala, Raigad

Mahagaon is a village situated in the Tala tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from Tala and around 70 km from Alibag. Mahagaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahagaon is 554737. The village covers a total geographical area of 593 hectares and falls under the 402112 pincode. Roha Ashtami is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Mahagaon 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 Mahagaon

According to the 2011 Census, Mahagaon village had a total population of 955 people, including 468 males and 487 females, living in 247 households. The sex ratio was 1,041 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.29%, with male literacy at 75.87% and female literacy at 50.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 25, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 392.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahagaon

Mahagaon 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 Mahagaon

Public transport in the Mahagaon is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kolad, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Roha Ashtami to Mahagaon is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Mahagaon is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahagaon

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

Health Facilities in Mahagaon

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

FAQs about Mahagaon