Sudhagad, located in Maharashtra’s Raigad district, is among the 15 talukas in the region, comprising 98 villages and a town. Unfortunately, the area faces significant challenges, lacking essential amenities such as water, energy, toilets, and schools. Despite government interventions in development planning, progress is hindered by the extensive nationwide coverage required. In response, PRIDE India aims to positively impact marginalized communities in Sudhagad, fostering lives of dignity and self-respect. The organization intends to implement its Ideal village program in Mahad taluka, in the Sudhagad Pali Block. This initiative encompasses comprehensive village development, spanning health, education, livelihoods, and community development. To plan effective interventions, PRIDE India collaborated with Renovate India, conducting a community needs assessment study that involved 1194 samples of households, including key informants like Anganwadi workers and school teachers. The survey used questionnaires to gather qualitative insights, employing a process comprising desk review, data collection, field visits, data analysis, draft review, and documentation. Study findings highlighted major challenges, including unhygienic behavior and poor sanitation leading to prevalent diseases. Gendered time poverty was identified among women due to the time spent fetching water. Approximately 15% of respondents faced drinking water scarcity, with around 40% consuming untreated water. Notably, 83% preferred private health services over government facilities. Anganwadi centers lacked basic infrastructure. 95% of respondents disposed of their garbage in the open due to the absence of proper waste management. Addressing these issues is crucial for transforming these villages into ideal communities, and the study serves as a foundation for targeted interventions to improve the quality of life in Sudhagad.