Mhavlunge - Malwan, Sindhudurg

Mhavlunge is a village situated in the Malwan tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malwan and around 6 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Talgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mhavlunge village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mhavlunge is 566612. The village covers a total geographical area of 354 hectares and falls under the 416534 pincode. Malwan is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Mhavlunge

As per Census 2011, Mhavlunge village has a total population of 493 people, consisting of 229 males and 264 females. The village has 148 households and a sex ratio of 1,152 females per 1,000 males. There are 28 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 422 literate and 71 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Mhavlunge

Mhavlunge 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 Mhavlunge

Mhavlunge is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sindhudurg, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malwan to Mhavlunge is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Mhavlunge is about 6 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mhavlunge

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

Health Facilities in Mhavlunge

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

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