Bamanghar - Mandangad, Ratnagiri

Bamanghar is a village situated in the Mandangad tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mandangad and around 185 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Dhudhere Bamanghar serves as the Village Panchayat for Bamanghar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bamanghar is 564768. The village covers a total geographical area of 398.68 hectares and falls under the 415208 pincode. Mahad is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Bamanghar 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 Bamanghar

According to the 2011 Census, Bamanghar village had a total population of 314 people, including 151 males and 163 females, living in 95 households. The sex ratio was 1,079 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.84%, with male literacy at 74.42% and female literacy at 45.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 67.

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

Nearby Villages of Bamanghar

Bamanghar 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 Bamanghar

Bamanghar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vinhere, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahad to Bamanghar is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Bamanghar is about 185 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bamanghar

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

Health Facilities in Bamanghar

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

FAQs about Bamanghar