Gothe - Mandangad, Ratnagiri

Gothe is a village situated in the Mandangad tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 60 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mandangad and around 200 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Ghothe serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gothe village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gothe is 564715. The village covers a total geographical area of 422.01 hectares and falls under the 415208 pincode. Khed is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

Gothe 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 Gothe

As per Census 2011, Gothe village has a total population of 403 people, consisting of 140 males and 263 females. The village has 121 households and a sex ratio of 1,878 females per 1,000 males. There are 51 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 297 literate and 106 illiterate residents. Additionally, 66 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gothe are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population403140263
Child Population (0–6 yrs)512724
Scheduled Castes (SC)662838
Scheduled Tribes (ST)11-
Literate Population297102195
Illiterate Population1063868

Nearby Villages of Gothe

Gothe 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)
BorkhatSouth-West1.69 km
BhamgharSouth-East1.69 km
GhumariNorth-East2.53 km
NigadiEast2.61 km
TalavadeNorth2.67 km
Veral Tarfe VesaviSouth-West2.85 km
KoleNorth-West2.93 km
DhamaniSouth3.27 km
KalkavaneSouth-East3.65 km
SawariEast3.67 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gothe

Gothe is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 81.0 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 Gothe is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Gothe is about 200 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gothe

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Gothe

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

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

FAQs about Gothe

Where is Gothe located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Gothe?

The Gram Panchayat of Gothe is Ghothe.

What is the pincode of Gothe?

The pincode of Gothe is 415208.

What is the population of Gothe?

Gothe has a total population of 403, including 140 males and 263 females.

How many households are there in Gothe?

There are 121 households in Gothe.

What is the literacy rate in Gothe?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gothe is 73.70%. Male literacy is 72.86% and female literacy is 74.14%.