Borghar - Mandangad, Ratnagiri

Borghar is a village situated in the Mandangad tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mandangad and around 190 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Mahu Borghar serves as the Village Panchayat for Borghar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Borghar is 564762. The village covers a total geographical area of 442.13 hectares and falls under the 415203 pincode. Khed is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

Borghar 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 Borghar

According to the 2011 Census, Borghar village had a total population of 581 people, including 264 males and 317 females, living in 156 households. The sex ratio was 1,201 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.47%, with male literacy at 87.18% and female literacy at 60.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 12, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 36.

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

Nearby Villages of Borghar

Borghar 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 Borghar

Borghar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vinhere, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khed to Borghar is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Borghar is about 190 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Borghar

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

Health Facilities in Borghar

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

FAQs about Borghar