Mani - Khed, Ratnagiri

Mani is a village situated in the Khed tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khed and around 134 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Mani village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mani is 565064. The village covers a total geographical area of 368.47 hectares and falls under the 415709 pincode. Khed is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Mani

According to the 2011 Census, Mani village had a total population of 563 people, including 264 males and 299 females, living in 149 households. The sex ratio was 1,133 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.22%, with male literacy at 85.12% and female literacy at 62.82%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population563264299
Child Population (0–6 yrs)442222
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)211
Literate Population380206174
Illiterate Population18358125

Nearby Villages of Mani

Mani 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)
LavelSouth-West2.17 km
JambhulgaonNorth2.31 km
GunadeEast2.39 km
KulvandiNorth-East2.88 km
AinavareNorth-West3.26 km
SaveniNorth-West3.33 km
DabhilSouth-West3.51 km
DhakarwadiSouth-East4.05 km
AvashiSouth4.53 km
NigadeWest4.85 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mani

Mani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khed, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khed to Mani is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Mani is about 134 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mani

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Mani

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Mani 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 Mani

Where is Mani located?

Mani village is located in Khed Tehsil, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Mani?

Mani is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mani?

The pincode of Mani is 415709.

What is the population of Mani?

Mani had a total population of 563, including 264 males and 299 females.

How many households are there in Mani?

Mani had 149 households.

What is the literacy rate in Mani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mani was 73.22%. Male literacy was 85.12% and female literacy was 62.82%.