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

According to the 2011 Census, Makhajan village had a total population of 2,316 people, including 1,104 males and 1,212 females, living in 561 households. The sex ratio was 1,098 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.60%, with male literacy at 93.65% and female literacy at 78.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 54, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

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