Mavalange - Sangameshwar, Ratnagiri

Mavalange is a village situated in the Sangameshwar tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 37 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devrukh and around 76 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Mavalunge serves as the Village Panchayat for Mavalange village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mavalange is 565688. The village covers a total geographical area of 398.03 hectares and falls under the 415608 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Mavalange 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 Mavalange

According to the 2011 Census, Mavalange village had a total population of 638 people, including 299 males and 339 females, living in 167 households. The sex ratio was 1,134 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.31%, with male literacy at 91.70% and female literacy at 62.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 56.

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

Nearby Villages of Mavalange

Mavalange 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 Mavalange

Mavalange is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Aravali Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Mavalange is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Mavalange is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mavalange

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

Health Facilities in Mavalange

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

FAQs about Mavalange