Devgad and Ratnagiri Hapus are the same Alphonso variety grown in two parts of the Konkan coast, so neither is simply better. Devgad is a taluka in Sindhudurg district and Ratnagiri is a district. Choose by fruit weight, budget and the seller's proof.
Devgad or Ratnagiri: the short answer
People search for Devgad versus Ratnagiri as if they were two different mangoes. They are not. Hapus is the Marathi name for Alphonso, and both Devgad Hapus and Ratnagiri Hapus are Alphonso. What differs is the place on the Konkan coast where the trees stand.
We sell both, and we source from 48 villages across the Ratnagiri and Devgad belt. As a seller of both, I will not tell you that one is better. I cannot back that with evidence we can show you, and a claim about harvest timing or sweetness would be one more rumour in a market full of them. What I can give you is the geography, the record, the prices and a method for choosing.
Where Devgad and Ratnagiri are
| Point | Ratnagiri | Devgad |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A district, with its headquarters at Ratnagiri town | A taluka in Sindhudurg district |
| Coast | Konkan, Maharashtra | Konkan, Maharashtra |
| Variety | Alphonso (Hapus) | Alphonso (Hapus) |
| GI application | No. 497, Ratnagiri Alphonso | No. 379, Devgad Alphonso, merged with No. 139 |
| Our listing | Ratnagiri Alphonso boxes | Devgad Alphonso Mango |
| Price from | Rs 1,849 per dozen | Rs 1,849 per dozen |
So, is Devgad in Ratnagiri? No. Devgad is in Sindhudurg district, which lies south of Ratnagiri district along the Konkan coast. The Konkan itself is the stretch of the western coast of India between the Arabian Sea and the Deccan Plateau. People mix the two names because both are on the same mango belt and both are sold under the Hapus name.
Devgad taluka is known for its exports of locally grown Alphonso mangoes. Ratnagiri is the name many buyers use for any Konkan Hapus, which is another reason the two get confused. Is Hapus the same as Ratnagiri? Hapus is the variety, and Ratnagiri is one place where it grows.
Why buyers believe there is a big difference
Three habits create the belief. First, sellers use a place name as a quality badge, and a badge without a document behind it is only a word. Second, buyers compare a small Ratnagiri fruit from one seller with a large Devgad fruit from another and credit the origin for what is really a difference in size. Third, people repeat what a relative told them, and a relative's memory of one good box says little about the next one. Treat each claim as a question to put to the seller.
What the GI records say
Alphonso from the Konkan is protected as a geographical indication. A law-firm article of 2018 lists three applications: No. 139 for Alphonso Mango, No. 379 for Devgad Alphonso Mango and No. 497 for Ratnagiri Alphonso Mango. The GI Registry record for application 379 shows that the Devgad Alphonso application was merged with application 139. Konkan districts named in the records include Sindhudurg, Ratnagiri and Raigad.
For our own credential, we hold GI Authorised User certificate AU/5974/GI/139/260 (GI No. 139). That is the number to ask any seller for, whichever origin the seller names. Our AlphonsoMango.in brand facts has the details. If you want a plain explanation of the tag, read our guide to the Alphonso mango GI tag.
Price of Devgad and Ratnagiri Hapus
Many readers ask for the price difference between Devgad and Ratnagiri Alphonso. On our site, both start from Rs 1,849 per dozen. The largest Ratnagiri option goes up to Rs 5,399, and the largest listing on the 1 dozen order-online page goes up to Rs 10,499. The figure that moves the price is the weight of the fruit, not the name of the taluka. A dozen weighs roughly 1.8 to 3.3 kg depending on grade. Check each product page for the price of the size you want.
If another seller quotes a clear gap between Devgad and Ratnagiri, ask for the fruit weight and the count in the box. Without those two numbers, a price gap tells you nothing.
How to choose between them
- Start with the weight. Alphonso fruits generally weigh 150 to 300 g. Pick the size that suits how you will eat it.
- Fix a budget per dozen and compare both pages at that size.
- Order one dozen of each if you are curious. Taste is personal, and your own comparison is worth more than ours.
- Check the proof. Ask for the GI Authorised User certificate number, the place the fruit was grown and the FSSAI licence.
For aam ras, lassi or desserts, the Alphonso pulp tins (850 g and 3.1 kg) saves peeling and is sold all year, from Rs 590. APEDA lists mango pulp as sterilised and packed in aseptic bags or hermetically sealed cans.
How to check either one is genuine
Neither the Devgad label nor the Ratnagiri label proves anything by itself. Our fruit is hand-harvested with a zela pole fitted with a catching net, and harvest is done at Brahma Muhurta, before dawn. We do not use carbide. Our Alphonso mangoes are ripened naturally on hay beds. Selling fruit ripened with calcium carbide gas is prohibited in India under Regulation 2.3.5 of the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Regulations, 2011. The bucket or water test is only a rough clue, not proof, so rely on the seller's documents.
Season and off-season options
Alphonso is harvested from about February to June, with the best supply from March to May. The 2027 season opens on 1 February 2027. Fresh Devgad and Ratnagiri listings show as unavailable until then. We dispatch by Blue Dart, and about 65% of Indian PIN codes get next-day delivery, so check your PIN code at checkout. If a box arrives damaged, report it within 24 hours of delivery. There is no GST on fresh mangoes.
For restaurants and hotels, or for exports, write to us with your quantity and dates. See our mango export page for overseas questions. More than 47,000 customers, including offline and marketplace sales, have bought from us since 2019.
See also: Authentic Ratnagiri Hapus Store: Shop Alphonsomango.in
People also ask
Which is better, Devgad or Ratnagiri Alphonso?
Neither is simply better. Both are the Alphonso variety, grown in different parts of the Konkan coast. We sell both from Rs 1,849 per dozen and do not rank them. Choose by fruit weight, budget and the seller's proof, such as a GI Authorised User certificate number.
Is Devgad in Ratnagiri?
No. Devgad is a taluka in Sindhudurg district, which lies south of Ratnagiri district on the Konkan coast. Ratnagiri is a district in its own right. Both are on the Alphonso belt, and both are sold under the Hapus name, which is why buyers mix them up.
What is the difference between Devgad and Ratnagiri Hapus?
The difference is the place of origin, not the variety. Both are Alphonso, also called Hapus. Devgad is a taluka in Sindhudurg district, and Ratnagiri is a district. The GI records list Devgad Alphonso, application 379, merged with application 139, and Ratnagiri Alphonso, application 497.
Is the price of Devgad and Ratnagiri Alphonso different?
On AlphonsoMango.in, both start from Rs 1,849 per dozen. Price rises with fruit weight, and the largest Ratnagiri option goes up to Rs 5,399. A dozen weighs roughly 1.8 to 3.3 kg depending on grade, so compare weight and count before you compare prices.
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Sources and further reading
- Government of India GI Registry, Devgad Alphonso Mango, application 379 (merged with application 139), accessed October 2026.
- S.S. Rana & Co., Mangoes from Konkan region of Maharashtra will be known as Hapus, accessed October 2026.
- Wikipedia, Devgad taluka, accessed October 2026.
- Wikipedia, Ratnagiri district, accessed October 2026.
Written by Prashant Powle, founder of AlphonsoMango.in. Last reviewed October 2026.
