Manaskond - Sangameshwar, Ratnagiri

Manaskond is a village situated in the Sangameshwar tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 59 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devrukh and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Manaskond village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manaskond is 565764. The village covers a total geographical area of 314 hectares and falls under the 415637 pincode. Ratnagiri is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Manaskond 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 Manaskond

As per Census 2011, Manaskond village has a total population of 978 people, consisting of 477 males and 501 females. The village has 221 households and a sex ratio of 1,050 females per 1,000 males. There are 81 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 720 literate and 258 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population978477501
Child Population (0–6 yrs)813744
Literate Population720396324
Illiterate Population25881177

Nearby Villages of Manaskond

Manaskond 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)
WandriSouth-West1.90 km
ParchuriNorth2.26 km
KolambeEast2.76 km
KanalkondSouth-East2.95 km
TaleSouth3.17 km
UkshiWest3.42 km
VedarewadiSouth-West3.47 km
KajarekondSouth-West3.67 km
PhungusNorth4.07 km
KurdhundaNorth-East4.23 km

Transport and Connectivity of Manaskond

Manaskond is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ukshi, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ratnagiri to Manaskond is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Manaskond

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Manaskond

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Manaskond

Where is Manaskond located?

Manaskond village is located in Sangameshwar Tehsil, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Manaskond?

Manaskond is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Manaskond?

The pincode of Manaskond is 415637.

What is the population of Manaskond?

Manaskond has a total population of 978, including 477 males and 501 females.

How many households are there in Manaskond?

There are 221 households in Manaskond.

What is the literacy rate in Manaskond?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Manaskond is 73.62%. Male literacy is 83.02% and female literacy is 64.67%.