Makhajan - Sangameshwar, Ratnagiri

Makhajan is a village situated in the Sangameshwar tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devrukh and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Makhajan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Makhajan is 565686. The village covers a total geographical area of 258.51 hectares and falls under the 415608 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Makhajan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chiplun Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Makhajan

As per Census 2011, Makhajan village has a total population of 2,316 people, consisting of 1,104 males and 1,212 females. The village has 561 households and a sex ratio of 1,097 females per 1,000 males. There are 205 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,807 literate and 509 illiterate residents. Additionally, 54 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 8 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Makhajan

Makhajan 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 Makhajan

Makhajan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Aravali Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Makhajan is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Makhajan is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Makhajan

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

Health Facilities in Makhajan

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

FAQs about Makhajan