Mhapral - Mandangad, Ratnagiri

Mhapral 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 Mhapral village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mhapral is 564693. The village covers a total geographical area of 268.68 hectares and falls under the 415203 pincode. Mahad is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Mhapral 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 Mhapral

According to the 2011 Census, Mhapral village had a total population of 913 people, including 436 males and 477 females, living in 203 households. The sex ratio was 1,094 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.57%, with male literacy at 91.15% and female literacy at 72.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 14, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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

Nearby Villages of Mhapral

Mhapral 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 Mhapral

Mhapral 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 68.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahad to Mhapral is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Mhapral 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 Mhapral

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

Health Facilities in Mhapral

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

FAQs about Mhapral