Narayannagar - Mandangad, Ratnagiri

Narayannagar is a village situated in the Mandangad tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 73 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mandangad and around 211 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Velas serves as the Gram Panchayat for Narayannagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Narayannagar is 564745. The village covers a total geographical area of 189 hectares and falls under the 415208 pincode. Khed is the nearest town, located about 77 km away.

Narayannagar 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 Narayannagar

As per Census 2011, Narayannagar village has a total population of 587 people, consisting of 252 males and 335 females. The village has 160 households and a sex ratio of 1,329 females per 1,000 males. There are 43 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 444 literate and 143 illiterate residents. Additionally, 31 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population587252335
Child Population (0–6 yrs)432320
Scheduled Tribes (ST)311714
Literate Population444209235
Illiterate Population14343100

Nearby Villages of Narayannagar

Narayannagar 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)
VelasSouth-West1.05 km
BankotNorth-West1.69 km
KanteEast1.99 km
KengwalNorth-East2.42 km
ValmikinagarNorth2.56 km
SakhariSouth-East2.71 km
RanavaliEast2.73 km
VesaviNorth-East3.59 km
AmbavaliEast4.30 km
ShipoleNorth-East4.63 km

Transport and Connectivity of Narayannagar

Narayannagar 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 90.6 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 Narayannagar is about 77 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Narayannagar is about 211 km, with the usual travel time around ~6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Narayannagar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Narayannagar

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Narayannagar 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 Narayannagar

Where is Narayannagar located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Narayannagar?

The Gram Panchayat of Narayannagar is Velas.

What is the pincode of Narayannagar?

The pincode of Narayannagar is 415208.

What is the population of Narayannagar?

Narayannagar has a total population of 587, including 252 males and 335 females.

How many households are there in Narayannagar?

There are 160 households in Narayannagar.

What is the literacy rate in Narayannagar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Narayannagar is 75.64%. Male literacy is 82.94% and female literacy is 70.15%.