Mahu - Mandangad, Ratnagiri

Mahu is a village situated in the Mandangad tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mandangad and around 185 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Mahu Borghar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahu is 564761. The village covers a total geographical area of 494 hectares and falls under the 415203 pincode. Khed is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

Mahu 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 Mahu

According to the 2011 Census, Mahu village had a total population of 481 people, including 222 males and 259 females, living in 148 households. The sex ratio was 1,167 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.07%, with male literacy at 83.94% and female literacy at 56.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 57, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahu

Mahu 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 Mahu

Mahu 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 76.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khed to Mahu is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Mahu is about 185 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahu

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

Health Facilities in Mahu

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

FAQs about Mahu