Dugave - Chiplun, Ratnagiri

Dugave is a village situated in the Chiplun tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 47 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chiplun and around 147 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Dhugave serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dugave village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dugave is 565297. The village covers a total geographical area of 467 hectares and falls under the 415701 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

Dugave village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Guhagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dugave

According to the 2011 Census, Dugave village had a total population of 544 people, including 245 males and 299 females, living in 152 households. The sex ratio was 1,220 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.97%, with male literacy at 81.19% and female literacy at 59.27%.

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

Nearby Villages of Dugave

Dugave 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 Dugave

Public transport in the Dugave 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 97.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Dugave is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Dugave is about 147 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dugave

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

Health Facilities in Dugave

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

FAQs about Dugave