Dalvatne - Chiplun, Ratnagiri

Dalvatne is a village situated in the Chiplun tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chiplun and around 96 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Dalvatane serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dalvatne village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dalvatne is 565246. The village covers a total geographical area of 790 hectares and falls under the 415604 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Dalvatne 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 Dalvatne

According to the 2011 Census, Dalvatne village had a total population of 1,871 people, including 928 males and 943 females, living in 376 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.12%, with male literacy at 92.77% and female literacy at 73.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 183, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 97.

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

Nearby Villages of Dalvatne

Dalvatne 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 Dalvatne

Dalvatne is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chiplun, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Dalvatne is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Dalvatne is about 96 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dalvatne

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

Health Facilities in Dalvatne

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

FAQs about Dalvatne