Mhapan - Vengurla, Sindhudurg

Mhapan is a village situated in the Vengurla tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vengurla and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Mhapan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mhapan is 566643. The village covers a total geographical area of 589 hectares and falls under the 416522 pincode. Vengurla is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Mhapan

According to the 2011 Census, Mhapan village had a total population of 1,188 people, including 589 males and 599 females, living in 289 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.63%, with male literacy at 92.55% and female literacy at 84.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 303, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Mhapan

Mhapan 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 Mhapan

Public transport in the Mhapan is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kudal, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vengurla to Mhapan is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Mhapan is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mhapan

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

Health Facilities in Mhapan

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

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