Islampur - Mandangad, Ratnagiri

Islampur is a village situated in the Mandangad tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mandangad and around 190 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Mhapral Mhohala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Islampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Islampur is 564694. The village covers a total geographical area of 138.38 hectares and falls under the 415203 pincode. Mahad is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Islampur 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 Islampur

As per Census 2011, Islampur village has a total population of 1,474 people, consisting of 712 males and 762 females. The village has 267 households and a sex ratio of 1,070 females per 1,000 males. There are 210 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,130 literate and 344 illiterate residents. Additionally, 71 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 17 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,474712762
Child Population (0–6 yrs)210110100
Scheduled Castes (SC)713338
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1798
Literate Population1,130561569
Illiterate Population344151193

Nearby Villages of Islampur

Islampur 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)
AdkhalvanSouth-East0.89 km
LokranNorth-West1.33 km
KumbharliSouth-West1.49 km
MhapralNorth-East1.76 km
Panhali Kh.South2.06 km
PadweNorth-West2.39 km
ChinchaliSouth2.86 km
WarathiEast2.87 km
GoveleSouth-West2.91 km
GomendiNorth-East2.98 km

Transport and Connectivity of Islampur

Islampur 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 70.2 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 Mahad to Islampur is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Islampur 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 Islampur

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

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

Health Facilities in Islampur

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

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

FAQs about Islampur

Where is Islampur located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Islampur?

The Gram Panchayat of Islampur is Mhapral Mhohala.

What is the pincode of Islampur?

The pincode of Islampur is 415203.

What is the population of Islampur?

Islampur has a total population of 1,474, including 712 males and 762 females.

How many households are there in Islampur?

There are 267 households in Islampur.

What is the literacy rate in Islampur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Islampur is 76.66%. Male literacy is 78.79% and female literacy is 74.67%.