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

As per Census 2011, Dalvatne village has a total population of 1,871 people, consisting of 928 males and 943 females. The village has 376 households and a sex ratio of 1,016 females per 1,000 males. There are 200 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,389 literate and 482 illiterate residents. Additionally, 183 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 97 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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