Swayamdev - Chiplun, Ratnagiri

Swayamdev is a village situated in the Chiplun tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chiplun and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Nandivase serves as the Gram Panchayat for Swayamdev village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Swayamdev is 565239. The village covers a total geographical area of 273.2 hectares and falls under the 415604 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Swayamdev 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.

Population of Swayamdev

As per Census 2011, Swayamdev village has a total population of 282 people, consisting of 119 males and 163 females. The village has 85 households and a sex ratio of 1,369 females per 1,000 males. There are 24 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 222 literate and 60 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Swayamdev

Swayamdev 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 Swayamdev

Swayamdev is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chiplun, 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 Swayamdev is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Swayamdev 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 Swayamdev

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

Health Facilities in Swayamdev

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

FAQs about Swayamdev