Murtavade - Chiplun, Ratnagiri

Murtavade is a village situated in the Chiplun tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chiplun and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Murtawade serves as the Gram Panchayat for Murtavade village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murtavade is 565312. The village covers a total geographical area of 1232.88 hectares and falls under the 415641 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Murtavade 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 Murtavade

As per Census 2011, Murtavade village has a total population of 1,814 people, consisting of 834 males and 980 females. The village has 384 households and a sex ratio of 1,175 females per 1,000 males. There are 204 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,163 literate and 651 illiterate residents. Additionally, 36 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Murtavade

Murtavade 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 Murtavade

Murtavade 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 93.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Murtavade is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Murtavade is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Murtavade

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

Health Facilities in Murtavade

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

FAQs about Murtavade