Raulgaon - Chiplun, Ratnagiri

Raulgaon is a village situated in the Chiplun tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chiplun and around 108 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Ravalgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raulgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raulgaon is 565209. The village covers a total geographical area of 574 hectares and falls under the 415701 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Raulgaon 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 Raulgaon

As per Census 2011, Raulgaon village has a total population of 676 people, consisting of 290 males and 386 females. The village has 154 households and a sex ratio of 1,331 females per 1,000 males. There are 59 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 511 literate and 165 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Raulgaon

Raulgaon 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 Raulgaon

Raulgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kamathe, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Raulgaon is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Raulgaon 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 Raulgaon

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

Health Facilities in Raulgaon

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

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