Madhal - Guhagar, Ratnagiri

Madhal is a village situated in the Guhagar tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Guhagar and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Madhal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Madhal is 565414. The village covers a total geographical area of 574.51 hectares and falls under the 415702 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Madhal 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 Madhal

According to the 2011 Census, Madhal village had a total population of 766 people, including 312 males and 454 females, living in 231 households. The sex ratio was 1,455 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.02%, with male literacy at 89.51% and female literacy at 55.80%.

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

Nearby Villages of Madhal

Madhal 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 Madhal

Public transport in the Madhal is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Anjani, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Madhal is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Madhal is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Madhal

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

Health Facilities in Madhal

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

FAQs about Madhal