Gopalwat - Roha, Raigad

Gopalwat is a village situated in the Roha tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from Roha Ashtami and around 63 km from Alibag. Bhalagaon serves as the Village Panchayat for Gopalwat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalwat is 554433. The village covers a total geographical area of 320.69 hectares and falls under the 402109 pincode. Murud is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Gopalwat

According to the 2011 Census, Gopalwat village had a total population of 371 people, including 185 males and 186 females, living in 95 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.78%, with male literacy at 81.94% and female literacy at 44.71%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Gopalwat

Gopalwat 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 Gopalwat

Gopalwat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Roha, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murud to Gopalwat is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Gopalwat is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gopalwat

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

Health Facilities in Gopalwat

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

FAQs about Gopalwat