Gulavane - Chiplun, Ratnagiri

Gulavane is a village situated in the Chiplun tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chiplun and around 108 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Gulavane village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gulavane is 565304. The village covers a total geographical area of 382.36 hectares and falls under the 415641 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Gulavane 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 Gulavane

As per Census 2011, Gulavane village has a total population of 406 people, consisting of 177 males and 229 females. The village has 123 households and a sex ratio of 1,293 females per 1,000 males. There are 25 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 281 literate and 125 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gulavane

Gulavane 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 Gulavane

Gulavane 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 95.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Gulavane is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Gulavane is about 108 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gulavane

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

Health Facilities in Gulavane

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

FAQs about Gulavane