IFSC Code of Maharashtra Gramin Bank, Udhawa Branch, Maharashtra

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Maharashtra Gramin Bank's UDHAWA branch in UDHAWA, MAHARASHTRA. The branch's IFSC code MAHG0005608 is the key identifier you need whenever a remitter, employer or biller asks for a bank routing number to send funds to an account held at this branch. We have also included the branch's postal address, telephone number, banking hours, common services, and an extensive FAQ block that should answer almost every question that comes up when you are about to add this branch as a beneficiary in your net-banking app for the first time.

IFSC stands for Indian Financial System Code. It is an 11-character code that pinpoints a particular bank branch on the RBI's real-time payment rails. Every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS instruction must carry the destination branch's IFSC for the credit to land in the correct account.

In our case, MAHG0005608 is the IFSC of Maharashtra Gramin Bank's UDHAWA branch. The format is fixed: MAHG = bank code, 0 = reserved, 005608 = branch identifier.

Bank profile

Maharashtra Gramin Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Udhawa branch — IFSC MAHG0005608 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Udhawa, Maharashtra.

About the Udhawa branch

The Udhawa branch of Maharashtra Gramin Bank is situated at AT UDHAWA TQ DIST PALGHAR. Customers visiting this branch can complete cash deposits, withdrawals, demand draft requests, cheque clearing, passbook updates and KYC formalities. For online transactions to or from this branch, the IFSC code MAHG0005608 is used.

Branch details at a glance

Why every Maharashtra Gramin Bank branch has a unique IFSC

Before electronic settlement systems went live in India, money transfers between banks relied heavily on demand drafts, mail transfers and telegraphic transfers. These older instruments routinely took days to clear and were prone to misrouting because there was no single machine-readable identifier for a branch. The Reserve Bank of India solved this by issuing each participating branch — including UDHAWA of Maharashtra Gramin Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code MAHG0005608 is therefore not just an internal reference; it is the digital postcode that lets the RBI's NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails route funds straight to the right branch ledger without any human intervention.

Today, almost every salary credit, vendor payment, refund and EMI deduction in the country flows through this network, which is exactly why a correct IFSC matters so much. A wrong character can either bounce the transfer or send it to the wrong branch, and reversing such a credit is a manual, time-consuming process. Treat IFSC MAHG0005608 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Udhawa branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC MAHG0005608 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

How to transfer money using IFSC MAHG0005608

Online transfers in India are powered by three major channels — NEFT, RTGS and IMPS — and each one requires a destination IFSC. Below is a quick guide for using IFSC MAHG0005608 across all three.

How to use IFSC MAHG0005608 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Maharashtra Gramin Bank's UDHAWA branch. NEFT now settles on a 24x7 basis in half-hourly batches and has no upper limit for retail customers (individual banks may impose their own caps).

1. Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
2. Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
3. Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC MAHG0005608.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Maharashtra Gramin Bank and the branch as UDHAWA.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to UDHAWA

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Maharashtra Gramin Bank's UDHAWA branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC MAHG0005608 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Maharashtra Gramin Bank UDHAWA (IFSC MAHG0005608)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC MAHG0005608 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the UDHAWA branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Udhawa

The right transfer rail depends on how urgent the payment is, how large it is, and whether the receiving bank participates in the chosen scheme. Every option below works with the IFSC MAHG0005608:

• NEFT — best for everyday transfers of any amount; settles in half-hourly batches around the clock.
• RTGS — best for transfers of ₹2 lakh and above; settles each transaction individually in real time.
• IMPS — best when speed matters more than batch scheduling; instant credit up to ₹5 lakh.
• UPI — best for small peer-to-peer payments using a VPA; the underlying account at UDHAWA is still linked to IFSC MAHG0005608.

For salary credits, vendor payouts and refunds, employers and merchants usually default to NEFT because of its zero per-transaction cost for retail customers and its 24x7 availability.

How UPI relates to the IFSC code

UPI lets you pay using a short Virtual Payment Address instead of typing the IFSC every time, but behind the scenes every UPI mandate is mapped to an account number plus an IFSC. For accounts at Maharashtra Gramin Bank's UDHAWA branch, the IFSC MAHG0005608 is what the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) uses to route the credit when you tap Pay on a UPI app.

That is why, even in the UPI era, it is still worth knowing the IFSC of your home branch — for failed UPI mandates, e-mandate set-ups, third-party platform onboarding and salary or refund credits.

Account types you can open at the Udhawa branch

Once you have an account at Maharashtra Gramin Bank – UDHAWA, the IFSC MAHG0005608 stays the same regardless of the type of account you hold. The branch typically supports the following options:

• Savings account — for individuals, with chequebook, ATM card and net-banking access.
• Current account — for sole proprietors, partnerships and companies that need higher transaction volumes.
• Salary account — opened in bulk for corporate employees, often with zero-balance benefits.
• NRE / NRO accounts — for non-resident Indians who want to repatriate or maintain rupee balances in India.
• Fixed deposit and recurring deposit — term-based investment accounts with quarterly or cumulative interest.
• Senior citizen accounts — concessional minimum balance and a small interest rate premium on FDs.
• Minor and student accounts — operated jointly with a guardian until the customer turns 18.

Eligibility, minimum balance and KYC requirements vary by product. Speak to a relationship officer at the branch for the latest schedule of charges and interest rates.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Udhawa branch can access most of Maharashtra Gramin Bank's standard product suite, including:

• Account opening – savings, current, NRI, salary
• Term deposits and recurring deposits
• Retail and small-business loans
• Insurance and mutual-fund tie-ups
• Locker, safe deposit and ATM card services
• Online and mobile banking activation
• Electronic transfers via IFSC MAHG0005608

Online banking and IFSC MAHG0005608

Maharashtra Gramin Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the UDHAWA branch is active. Net banking lets you view balances, download statements, open fixed deposits, request cheque books and initiate NEFT/RTGS/IMPS transfers — all without setting foot in the branch. The IFSC MAHG0005608 is pre-filled by the bank for transfers originating from your own account, and you only need to enter it manually when adding an external beneficiary or sharing your account details with a third party.

How to reach the Udhawa branch

The branch is located at AT UDHAWA TQ DIST PALGHAR, which puts it inside Udhawa, the broader Palghar district, and the state of Maharashtra. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Maharashtra Gramin Bank Udhawa branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC MAHG0005608 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 2521-232109 before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
3. Carry photo ID and any account-related documents you may need for the transaction you plan to do.

Most banking work — passbook updates, fund transfers, statement downloads — can also be completed online without visiting the branch in person, as long as you know the IFSC MAHG0005608 and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC MAHG0005608

An incorrect IFSC almost always results in a failed transfer or, worse, a credit to the wrong branch. Before you click Confirm on a transfer to Maharashtra Gramin Bank – UDHAWA, double-check for these issues:

• Confusing 0 with O. The fifth character of every IFSC is the digit 0, not the letter O. Read carefully.
• Spaces or hyphens. Do not put spaces in the IFSC. It is exactly 11 characters: MAHG0005608.
• Wrong branch. A bank can have dozens of branches in the same city. Make sure you are using the IFSC for the actual branch where the beneficiary holds the account, not just any nearby branch.
• Old IFSC after a merger. If two banks have merged, the IFSC may have been reissued. Always verify with a recent passbook or cheque leaf.
• Copy-paste from chat. Auto-correct on phones can silently change letters in IFSC codes. Type carefully or copy from a trusted source like the cheque book.

Working hours

Branch counters at Udhawa are usually open from 10 AM to 4 PM on weekdays. Saturdays follow the RBI's alternate-Saturday rule. Even when the branch is closed, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and UPI transfers addressed to MAHG0005608 continue to work without interruption.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC MAHG0005608 for Maharashtra Gramin Bank – UDHAWA, you can cross-check the code from any of these sources before initiating a high-value transfer:

• The front of the cheque book issued by the branch – the IFSC is printed at the top of every leaf.
• The first page of your passbook.
• The bank's official website under the branch locator.
• The Reserve Bank of India's IFSC search portal.
• Net banking dashboards usually display the home-branch IFSC under account details.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code MAHG0005608 belongs to Maharashtra Gramin Bank's UDHAWA branch, located at AT UDHAWA TQ DIST PALGHAR in UDHAWA, MAHARASHTRA. Use this code along with the beneficiary's account number for any NEFT, RTGS or IMPS transfer to this branch. Bookmark this page for quick reference whenever you need the branch's banking details.