Muchari - Sangameshwar, Ratnagiri

Muchari is a village situated in the Sangameshwar tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 58 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devrukh and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Muchari village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Muchari is 565770. The village covers a total geographical area of 1236 hectares and falls under the 415611 pincode. Ratnagiri is the nearest town, located about 54 km away.

Muchari 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 Muchari

According to the 2011 Census, Muchari village had a total population of 2,035 people, including 912 males and 1,123 females, living in 528 households. The sex ratio was 1,231 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.21%, with male literacy at 88.93% and female literacy at 69.65%.

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

Nearby Villages of Muchari

Muchari 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 Muchari

Muchari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sangmeshwar, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ratnagiri to Muchari is about 54 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Muchari

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

Health Facilities in Muchari

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

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