Devhare - Mandangad, Ratnagiri

Devhare 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 190 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Devhare village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Devhare is 564720. The village covers a total geographical area of 685.91 hectares and falls under the 415208 pincode. Khed is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Devhare 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 Devhare

According to the 2011 Census, Devhare village had a total population of 894 people, including 379 males and 515 females, living in 281 households. The sex ratio was 1,359 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.80%, with male literacy at 83.82% and female literacy at 71.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 23, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 29.

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 Population894379515
Child Population (0–6 yrs)753936
Scheduled Castes (SC)23158
Scheduled Tribes (ST)291415
Literate Population629285344
Illiterate Population26594171

Nearby Villages of Devhare

Devhare 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)
KerilWest1.93 km
KalkavaneNorth2.18 km
UnhavareEast2.38 km
NayaneSouth-West2.71 km
AtaleSouth2.73 km
DhamaniNorth-West2.74 km
TamhaneSouth-East2.85 km
KonhavaliSouth-East2.91 km
PacharalNorth-East3.84 km
ShewareSouth-West3.97 km

Transport and Connectivity of Devhare

Devhare 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 81.8 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khed to Devhare is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Devhare 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 Devhare

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Devhare

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Devhare

Where is Devhare located?

Devhare village is located in Mandangad Tehsil, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Devhare?

Devhare is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Devhare?

The pincode of Devhare is 415208.

What is the population of Devhare?

Devhare had a total population of 894, including 379 males and 515 females.

How many households are there in Devhare?

Devhare had 281 households.

What is the literacy rate in Devhare?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Devhare was 76.80%. Male literacy was 83.82% and female literacy was 71.82%.