Govalkot - Chiplun, Ratnagiri
Govalkot 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 90 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Mirjoli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Govalkot village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Govalkot is 565225. The village covers a total geographical area of 463 hectares and falls under the 415604 pincode.
Govalkot 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.
Nearby Villages of Govalkot
Govalkot 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Majarekashi | North-East | 1.27 km |
| Uktad | South-East | 1.36 km |
| Mirjoli | South | 1.90 km |
| Kaluste Budruk | West | 2.67 km |
| Dhamandevi | North | 2.84 km |
| Khopad | West | 3.21 km |
| Pedhe Parshuram | North-East | 3.46 km |
| Shiral | South-West | 3.53 km |
| Kondhe | South | 3.58 km |
| Walope | East | 3.89 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Govalkot
Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Govalkot. The nearest railway station is Chiplun, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.9 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 2-5 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ratnagiri to Govalkot is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Govalkot
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Govalkot village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Govalkot
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Govalkot village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Govalkot
Where is Govalkot located?
Govalkot village is located in Chiplun Tehsil, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Govalkot?
The Gram Panchayat of Govalkot is Mirjoli.
What is the pincode of Govalkot?
The pincode of Govalkot is 415604.