Mangaon

Mangaon
Mangaon
Sub District Town
	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
Government
• Type	Nagar Panchayat
Population (2011)
• Total	11,380
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 Village and tehsil (council) in the Konkan Division, India. It is located in the Raigad district, 80 km (49.7 mi) from Alibaug headquarters, and 139 km (86.4 mi) from the capital city of Bombay (Mumbai). The area is located towards the Panjim side of Goa.^[1]

History

Mangaon has been identified with the site of the ancient village of Kothuraka, mentioned in the so-called Kothuraka grant of the 5th-century Vakataka ruler Pravarasena II. The same inscription also mentions a place called Maṇḍuki-grāma, which has been identified with the nearby village of Mandgaon, 3 km north of Mangaon.^[2]^{: 177, 187}

Industrial development

The Vile-Bhagad M.I.D.C. industrial zone, which is located in Mangaon, was previously in a dilapidated state due to a lack of investment. Lately, however, the zone has increased in importance and houses several steel companies, including POSCO LTD. Moreover, Tata Power Ltd.'s hydroelectric project has greatly reduced the need for additional energy generation in the Mangaon Taluka and industrial zones in Raigad. Recently 15,000 acres (6,100 ha) have been declared under MIDC acquisition in Mangaon.

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technical University

The Dr. Babasaheb Technical University, Lonere, was established in the Mangaon taluka mainly catering to industrial and technical industries and offers several courses in petroleum and chemical technology. The university primarily attracts students 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 railway station is the nearest station to Shrivardhan, Dive Agar, Hari-Hareshwar, Mhasala, Tala, Nijampur, Mahad, Raigad and Poladpur. It provides employment for several areas, including Auto-Rickshawala, Minidor, and Taxi-Van drivers who provide transport services from the Mangaon railway station to more remote locations.

Attractions

Mangad fort lies in the Manjarwane Panchayat area, situated 15 km from the taluka market area of Nijampur. The fort consists of one main gate connected to a set of mountains. Nearby you can find the Kumbhe waterfall.

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

Tirupati temple is also considered highly important and noteworthy place in Mangaon.

The hydroelectric project at Bhira that generates power for the whole taluka is also considered a place of interest for visitors.

The AeroVillage Panheli is a famous resort where Aircraft Joyrides are offered

Other famous sites of Mangaon:

The tunnel at Kumbhe and Kumbhe waterfall.
The Bapuji and mahakali temple at Kadape.
The sports centre at Khardi.
The Ganpati and Mugawali Temples along the river Kaal.
The temple of the local goddess Vakdai.
Swayambhu Hanuman temple Gharoshi.
AeroVillage Panheli Resort

Administrative subdivisions

There are 187 villages in Mangaon taluka,^[3] organized into 74 panchayats.^[4]

Panchayats

Ambarle
Bamnoli
Bhagad
Bhale
Bhandivli

Borwadi (nivachiwadi)

Chach
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
Marjurne
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
^ Gupta, Parmanand (1973). Geography in Ancient Indian Inscriptions. Delhi: D. K. Publishing House. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
^ "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.

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

[Gupta_1973-2] Gupta, Parmanand (1973). Geography in Ancient Indian Inscriptions. Delhi: D. K. Publishing House. Retrieved 22 July 2023.

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

[4] "Village Panchayat Names of Mangaon, Raigad, Maharashtra". Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India. Archived from the original on 3 January 2013.

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