Bhile - Chiplun, Ratnagiri

Bhile is a village situated in the Chiplun tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chiplun and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Bhile village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhile is 565216. The village covers a total geographical area of 378.63 hectares and falls under the 415605 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Bhile 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 Bhile

As per Census 2011, Bhile village has a total population of 1,352 people, consisting of 631 males and 721 females. The village has 325 households and a sex ratio of 1,142 females per 1,000 males. There are 118 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,024 literate and 328 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhile

Bhile 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 Bhile

Bhile is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chiplun, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Bhile is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Bhile is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhile

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

Health Facilities in Bhile

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

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