Ghumari - Mandangad, Ratnagiri

Ghumari is a village situated in the Mandangad tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 61 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mandangad and around 21 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Nigadi serves as the Village Panchayat for Ghumari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghumari is 564710. The village covers a total geographical area of 126.53 hectares and falls under the 415208 pincode. Khed is the nearest town, located about 63 km away.

Ghumari 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 Ghumari

According to the 2011 Census, Ghumari village had a total population of 230 people, including 83 males and 147 females, living in 80 households. The sex ratio was 1,771 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.33%, with male literacy at 90.41% and female literacy at 68.66%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghumari

Ghumari 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 Ghumari

Public transport in the Ghumari is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Veer, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khed to Ghumari is about 63 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Ghumari is about 21 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghumari

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

Health Facilities in Ghumari

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

FAQs about Ghumari