Govele - Poladpur, Raigad

Govele is a village situated in the Poladpur tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 34 km from Poladpur and around 147 km from Alibag. Govele village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Govele is 555175. The village covers a total geographical area of 411.53 hectares and falls under the 402303 pincode. Mahad is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Govele village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mahad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Govele

As per Census 2011, Govele village has a total population of 410 people, consisting of 204 males and 206 females. The village has 99 households and a sex ratio of 1,009 females per 1,000 males. There are 61 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 243 literate and 167 illiterate residents. Additionally, 41 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 154 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Govele are given below:

Nearby Villages of Govele

Govele is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Govele

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Govele. The nearest railway station is Karanjadi, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahad to Govele is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Govele is about 147 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Govele

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Govele village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Govele

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Govele village are given below:

FAQs about Govele