Aghari - Dapoli, Ratnagiri

Aghari is a village situated in the Dapoli tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dapoli Camp and around 180 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Panchanadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Aghari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aghari is 564908. The village covers a total geographical area of 427.33 hectares and falls under the 415712 pincode. Dapoli Camp is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Aghari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dapoli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Aghari

As per Census 2011, Aghari village has a total population of 501 people, consisting of 173 males and 328 females. The village has 165 households and a sex ratio of 1,895 females per 1,000 males. There are 45 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 314 literate and 187 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population501173328
Child Population (0–6 yrs)452223
Literate Population314127187
Illiterate Population18746141

Nearby Villages of Aghari

Aghari 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PanchanadiNorth-East0.86 km
BorivaliNorth-East2.45 km
DumdeoNorth-East2.62 km
KolthareNorth2.73 km
ChandikanagarNorth4.18 km
MahamaynagarNorth4.69 km
UsgaonSouth-East4.84 km
MaleNorth-East5.08 km
ChikhalgaonNorth-East5.34 km
ShitalnagarNorth5.63 km

Transport and Connectivity of Aghari

Aghari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Anjani, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dapoli Camp to Aghari is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Aghari is about 180 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Aghari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Aghari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Aghari

Where is Aghari located?

Aghari village is located in Dapoli Tehsil, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Aghari?

The Gram Panchayat of Aghari is Panchanadi.

What is the pincode of Aghari?

The pincode of Aghari is 415712.

What is the population of Aghari?

Aghari has a total population of 501, including 173 males and 328 females.

How many households are there in Aghari?

There are 165 households in Aghari.

What is the literacy rate in Aghari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Aghari is 62.67%. Male literacy is 73.41% and female literacy is 57.01%.