Palvan - Chiplun, Ratnagiri

Palvan is a village situated in the Chiplun tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chiplun and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Palvan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palvan is 565307. The village covers a total geographical area of 740.78 hectares and falls under the 415641 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Palvan 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 Palvan

As per Census 2011, Palvan village has a total population of 1,910 people, consisting of 956 males and 954 females. The village has 429 households and a sex ratio of 997 females per 1,000 males. There are 181 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,434 literate and 476 illiterate residents. Additionally, 202 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Palvan

Palvan 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 Palvan

Palvan 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 91.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Palvan is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Palvan is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palvan

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

Health Facilities in Palvan

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

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