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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Mavalange village has a total population of 638 people, consisting of 299 males and 339 females. The village has 167 households and a sex ratio of 1,133 females per 1,000 males. There are 47 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 451 literate and 187 illiterate residents. Additionally, 56 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population638299339
Child Population (0–6 yrs)472225
Scheduled Castes (SC)562333
Literate Population451254197
Illiterate Population18745142

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AmbetNorth-East1.19 km
MakhajanNorth-East2.20 km
Dhamapur Tarf SangameshwarSouth-West2.69 km
TuralEast3.10 km
KaseNorth-West3.43 km
SarandNorth3.44 km
GolavaliSouth-East3.93 km
AsaveNorth-West4.03 km
HarekarwadiNorth-East4.12 km
NarduveWest4.47 km

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.

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 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:

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

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Mavalange

Where is Mavalange located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Mavalange?

The Gram Panchayat of Mavalange is Mavalunge.

What is the pincode of Mavalange?

The pincode of Mavalange is 415608.

What is the population of Mavalange?

Mavalange has a total population of 638, including 299 males and 339 females.

How many households are there in Mavalange?

There are 167 households in Mavalange.

What is the literacy rate in Mavalange?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mavalange is 70.69%. Male literacy is 84.95% and female literacy is 58.11%.