Agave - Chiplun, Ratnagiri

Agave is a village situated in the Chiplun tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chiplun and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Agave village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Agave is 565329. The village covers a total geographical area of 635 hectares and falls under the 415606 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Agave village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chiplun Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Agave

As per Census 2011, Agave village has a total population of 1,961 people, consisting of 951 males and 1,010 females. The village has 419 households and a sex ratio of 1,062 females per 1,000 males. There are 177 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,502 literate and 459 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Agave

Agave 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 Agave

Agave is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Savarda, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Agave is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Agave is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Agave

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

Health Facilities in Agave

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

FAQs about Agave