Dervan - Chiplun, Ratnagiri

Dervan is a village situated in the Chiplun tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chiplun and around 81 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Dervan village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dervan is 565336. The village covers a total geographical area of 946 hectares and falls under the 415606 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Dervan 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 Dervan

According to the 2011 Census, Dervan village had a total population of 1,364 people, including 678 males and 686 females, living in 323 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.92%, with male literacy at 89.98% and female literacy at 77.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 65, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 111.

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

Nearby Villages of Dervan

Dervan 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 Dervan

Dervan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Savarda, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Dervan is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Dervan is about 81 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dervan

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

Health Facilities in Dervan

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

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