Gondhale - Chiplun, Ratnagiri

Gondhale is a village situated in the Chiplun tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chiplun and around 112 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Gondhale village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gondhale is 565193. The village covers a total geographical area of 437 hectares and falls under the 415628 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Gondhale 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 Gondhale

According to the 2011 Census, Gondhale village had a total population of 754 people, including 337 males and 417 females, living in 199 households. The sex ratio was 1,237 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.63%, with male literacy at 98.33% and female literacy at 79.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Gondhale

Gondhale 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 Gondhale

Gondhale is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Anjani, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Gondhale is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Gondhale is about 112 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gondhale

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

Health Facilities in Gondhale

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

FAQs about Gondhale