Dabhat - Mandangad, Ratnagiri

Dabhat is a village situated in the Mandangad tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mandangad and around 176 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Dabhat village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dabhat is 564789. The village covers a total geographical area of 178.39 hectares and falls under the 415202 pincode. Mahad is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Dabhat 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 Dabhat

According to the 2011 Census, Dabhat village had a total population of 491 people, including 234 males and 257 females, living in 113 households. The sex ratio was 1,098 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.67%, with male literacy at 94.39% and female literacy at 87.29%. 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 Dabhat

Dabhat 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 Dabhat

Dabhat 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 73.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahad to Dabhat is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Dabhat is about 176 km, with the usual travel time around ~5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dabhat

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

Health Facilities in Dabhat

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

FAQs about Dabhat