Manche - Devgad, Sindhudurg

Manche is a village situated in the Devgad tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devgad and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Manche village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manche is 566261. The village covers a total geographical area of 895 hectares and falls under the 416811 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Manche village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kankavli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Manche

According to the 2011 Census, Manche village had a total population of 2,261 people, including 1,092 males and 1,169 females, living in 481 households. The sex ratio was 1,071 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.59%, with male literacy at 91.80% and female literacy at 78.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 152, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Manche

Manche 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 Manche

Manche is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rajapur Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Manche is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Manche is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Manche

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

Health Facilities in Manche

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

FAQs about Manche