Mangaon

Mangaon

Raigadnagari
Mangaon Raigadnagari
Sub District Town
	Train station sign Mangaon Railway Station
	Mangaon Location in Maharashtra, India
	Coordinates: 18°14′N 73°17′E / 18.233°N 73.283°E
Country	India
State	Maharashtra
Division	Konkan
District	Raigad-Alibaug
माणगाव ग्रामपंचायत	Upgraded to Nagar Panchayat in 2015
Government
• Type	Nagar Panchayat
• Body	माणगाव नगर पंचायत
Population
• Total	13,373
Languages
• Official	Marathi
• Regional	Konkani, Agri-Koli
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	402104
Telephone code	02140
Vehicle registration	MH-06
Nearest city	Mumbai (146 km), Pune (121 km), Panjim (450 km)
Literacy	75.30%
Climate	Hot-humid; heavy rain during monsoon season
Avg. summer temperature	35 °C (95 °F)
Avg. winter temperature	20 °C (68 °F)
Website	maharashtra.gov.in

Mangaon is a small town (and taluka) in the Konkan region of Maharashtra, India. It is located in the Raigad district, 92 kilometres (57.2 miles) from Alibaug headquarters, and 146 kilometres (90.7 miles) from the state capital of Mumbai, towards the Panjim side.^[1]

Industrial development

The Vile-Baghdad M.I.D.C. industrial zone, which is located in Manga, was previously in a dilapidated state due to a lack of investment. However, it has gained importance in recent times. It houses various steel companies, including POSCO LTD. A major infrastructure project, Tata Power Ltd.'s hydroelectric project, has greatly reduced the need for additional energy generation in the Mangaon Taluka and industrial zones in Raigad.

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technical University

The Dr. Babasaheb Technological University, Lonere, was established in the Mangaon taluka and caters to industrial and technical industries. It introduced several courses in petroleum and chemical technology into rural areas. The university draws students primarily from Konkan, but also from other parts of Maharashtra, including Marathawada Vidarbha and West Maharashtra, many of whom attend the university to pursue courses such as petrochemical and petroleum chemical engineering which are only taught in a few universities across India.

Konkan Railway

The development of Mangaon was boosted by the arrival of the Konkan Railway. Mangaon and Roha are the only railway stations near a taluka in Southern Raigad.

Mangaon is the nearest railway station for Shrivardhan, Dive Agar, Hari-Hareshwar, Mhasala, Tala, Nijampur, Mahad, Raigad and Poladpur; hence, it provides employment for several groups, including Auto-Rickshawala, Minidor, and Taxi-Van drivers, who provide service to more remote locations from the Mangaon railway station.

Transport

MSRTC

Mangaon has its own MSRTC Bus Depot, located along NH-66 Panvel-Kochi Highway. Buses departing from Shrivardhan Depot and Mahad Depot exclusively stop at Mangaon. Buses from the Mangaon depot depart from either Goregaon or the old Mangaon bus stand.

Mangaon is the split point for buses heading down towards Konkan from Mumbai. Buses heading to Dapoli-Mandangad, Shrivardhan-Mhasala, Mahad-Poladpur-Mahabaleshwar, and Khed-Chiplun-Ratnagiri/Panjim change their routes according to their respective destinations.

Attractions

Mangad fort is 15 km from the taluka market area of Nijampur, and lies in the Manjarwane Panchayat area. The fort consists of one main gate connected to a chain of mountains. Kumbhe waterfall is nearby.

Raigad fort in Mahad taluka is 22 kilometers from Mangaon, making the town a convenient access point to the fort.

Tirupati temple is a special place in Mangaon that is considered highly important.

The hydroelectric project at Bhira is a place of interest for visitors interested in industry. It generates power for the whole taluka.

Mangaon is also famous for:

· The temple at Kadappa.

· The sports centre at Khardi.

· The Ganpati and Mugawali Temples along the river Kaal.

· The temple of the local goddess Vakdai.

· Sunil's Celebrity Wax Museum at Lonavala.

Administrative subdivisions

There are 187 villages in Mangaon taluka,^[2] organized into 74 panchayats.^[3]

Panchayats

Ambarle
Bamnoli
Bhagad
Bhale
Bbhandivli

Borwadi (nivachiwadi)

Chandore
Chinchavali
Dahiwali Kond
Dahiwali Tarf Govele
Dakhane
Degaon
Devali
Dongroli
Gangawali
Goregaon
Govele
Harkol
Hodgaon
Jite
Javali
Kadape
Kakal
kalamaje
Karambeli
Kavilvahal Kh.
Kavilvahal
Kharavali
Koshimble
Koste Kh.
Kumbhe
Kumshet
Kurvade
Lakhapale
Lonere
Lonshi
Madhegaon
Mangaon
Mangrul
Manjarwane
Maktigaon
Morba
Muthavali Tarf Tale
Nagaon
nagaroli
Nandavi
Nhave
Nijampur
Nilaj
Pahel
Palasgaon Bk.
Palsap
Panalghar Kh
Panhalghar Bk.
Pansai
Patnus
Pen Tarf Tale
Phalani
Potner
Purar
Ratwad
Rawalje
Rudrol
Sai
Saje
Sale
Salve
Sanaswadi
Shirawali Tarf. Nijampur
Shirsad
Surav Tarf. Tale
Talashet
Talegaon Tarf Goregaon
Tol budruk
Tol khurd
Unegaon
Vanimalaikond
Vihule
Vile
Wadawali
Wadgaon
Warachiwadi
Warak
Wave Diwali

References

^ Māngaon (Approved) at GEOnet Names Server, United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
^ "List of Habitation Directory: Mangaon". Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation.
^ "Village Panchayat Names of Mangaon, Raigad, Maharashtra". Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India. Archived from the original on 3 January 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

[1] Māngaon (Approved) at GEOnet Names Server, United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

[2] "List of Habitation Directory: Mangaon". Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation.

[3] "Village Panchayat Names of Mangaon, Raigad, Maharashtra". Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India. Archived from the original on 3 January 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

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