Mahalunge

Mahalunge is a village located in Dapoli tehsil of Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Dapoli Camp (tehsildar office) and 197km away from district headquarter Ratnagiri. As per 2009 stats, Mahalunge village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Mahalunge unique in its vibrant Dapoli-Ratnagiri region. You’ll see Mahalunge’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Mahalunge

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Mahalunge is 564868. The village spans a total geographical area of 588 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 415712. Dapoli Camp is nearest town to Mahalunge village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

When it comes to local governance, Mahalunge village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Dapoli Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raigad Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Mahalunge

Population of Mahalunge

According to the 2011 Census, Mahalunge has a total population of about 901, with approximately 438 males and 463 females. The sex ratio is around 1057 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 57 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 3 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 72.48%, with male literacy at about 81.74% and female literacy near 63.71%. There are around 254 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Mahalunge's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Mahalunge

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Mahalunge. As per the 2011 stats, Mahalunge had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Mahalunge

Knowing the nearby villages of Mahalunge helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Mahalunge.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mahalunge