Mogargaon - Lanja, Ratnagiri

Mogargaon is a village situated in the Lanja tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 65 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanja and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Vehel serves as the Village Panchayat for Mogargaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mogargaon is 565983. The village covers a total geographical area of 187 hectares and falls under the 415643 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Mogargaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rajapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mogargaon

According to the 2011 Census, Mogargaon village had a total population of 731 people, including 342 males and 389 females, living in 159 households. The sex ratio was 1,137 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.07%, with male literacy at 82.14% and female literacy at 61.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 27.

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

Nearby Villages of Mogargaon

Mogargaon 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 Mogargaon

Mogargaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vilavade, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Mogargaon is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Mogargaon is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mogargaon

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

Health Facilities in Mogargaon

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

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