Shenale - Mandangad, Ratnagiri

Shenale is a village situated in the Mandangad tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mandangad and around 190 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Shirgaon serves as the Village Panchayat for Shenale village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shenale is 564778. The village covers a total geographical area of 436.75 hectares and falls under the 415203 pincode. Mahad is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Shenale 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 Shenale

According to the 2011 Census, Shenale village had a total population of 693 people, including 330 males and 363 females, living in 198 households. The sex ratio was 1,100 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.86%, with male literacy at 85.81% and female literacy at 66.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.

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

Nearby Villages of Shenale

Shenale 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 Shenale

Shenale is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sape Wamne, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahad to Shenale is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Shenale 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 Shenale

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

Health Facilities in Shenale

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

FAQs about Shenale