Majare Kaundhar - Chiplun, Ratnagiri

Majare Kaundhar is a village situated in the Chiplun tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chiplun and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Gondhale serves as the Gram Panchayat for Majare Kaundhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Majare Kaundhar is 565200. The village covers a total geographical area of 345 hectares and falls under the 415605 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Majare Kaundhar

As per Census 2011, Majare Kaundhar village has a total population of 308 people, consisting of 135 males and 173 females. The village has 106 households and a sex ratio of 1,281 females per 1,000 males. There are 21 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 202 literate and 106 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Majare Kaundhar are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population308135173
Child Population (0–6 yrs)21912
Literate Population20211488
Illiterate Population1062185

Nearby Villages of Majare Kaundhar

Majare Kaundhar 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)
GondhaleNorth-West1.46 km
HanumangaonEast2.19 km
KatroliSouth-East2.22 km
Kaundhar TamhaneSouth-West2.33 km
PosareNorth-East2.72 km
KumbharwadiSouth3.15 km
ChiveliNorth-West3.20 km
JodhagaonSouth-East3.68 km
DonavaliNorth3.85 km
BivaliNorth-East4.29 km

Transport and Connectivity of Majare Kaundhar

Majare Kaundhar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Anjani, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Majare Kaundhar is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Majare Kaundhar is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Majare Kaundhar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Majare Kaundhar

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

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

FAQs about Majare Kaundhar

Where is Majare Kaundhar located?

Majare Kaundhar village is located in Chiplun Tehsil, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Majare Kaundhar?

The Gram Panchayat of Majare Kaundhar is Gondhale.

What is the pincode of Majare Kaundhar?

The pincode of Majare Kaundhar is 415605.

What is the population of Majare Kaundhar?

Majare Kaundhar has a total population of 308, including 135 males and 173 females.

How many households are there in Majare Kaundhar?

There are 106 households in Majare Kaundhar.

What is the literacy rate in Majare Kaundhar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Majare Kaundhar is 65.58%. Male literacy is 84.44% and female literacy is 50.87%.