Tulshi - Mandangad, Ratnagiri

Tulshi 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 185 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Tulashi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tulshi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tulshi is 564757. The village covers a total geographical area of 885.13 hectares and falls under the 415203 pincode. Khed is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

Tulshi 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 Tulshi

According to the 2011 Census, Tulshi village had a total population of 966 people, including 430 males and 536 females, living in 264 households. The sex ratio was 1,247 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.12%, with male literacy at 86.79% and female literacy at 68.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 111, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 26.

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

Nearby Villages of Tulshi

Tulshi 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 Tulshi

Tulshi 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 78.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khed to Tulshi is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Tulshi 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 Tulshi

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

Health Facilities in Tulshi

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

FAQs about Tulshi